no empezar

no empezar(
noh
 
ehm
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peh
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sahr
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. not to begin
Tenemos mucho tiempo para arreglarnos. La fiesta no empieza hasta las 10 pm.We have plenty of time to get ready. The party won't begin until 10 pm.
b. not to start
Espérenme para ver la película. No empiecen sin mí.Wait for me to watch the movie. Don't start without me.
a. not to begin with
Estás confundido. El libro no empieza con esa frase.You're wrong. The book doesn't begin with that sentence.
b. not to start with
La palabra española "armario" no empieza por "h", sino por "a".The Spanish word "armario" doesn't start with an "h," but with an "a."
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. not to begin
No empezaremos la construcción del edificio hasta que no hayan llegado todos los materiales.We won't begin construction of the building until all materials have arrived.
b. not to start
No empecé el año demasiado bien. El primero de enero tuve un accidente de coche.I didn't start the year too well. On January first I had a car accident.
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