no poder por menos de

no poder por menos de(
noh
 
poh
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dehr
 
pohr
 
meh
-
nohs
 
deh
)
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. can't help but
No pude por menos de preguntarle si estaba embarazada.I couldn't help but ask her if she was pregnant.
b. can't but
Uno no puede por menos de preguntarse dónde fue a parar todo el dinero los accionistas.One can't but wonder where all the shareholders' money went.
c. cannot but
No puedo por menos de estar de acuerdo con Rafa.I cannot but agree with Rafa.
d. to have to
Julia no pudo por menos de quejarse en recepción por lo sucio que estaba su cuarto.Julia had to complain at the reception desk for how filthy her room was.
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