not be able to wait to see you

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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

1. (used to address one person)

a. tener muchas ganas de verte

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Your grandparents can't wait to see you.Tus abuelos tienen muchas ganas de verte.

b. tener muchas ganas de verlo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(masculine, singular)

I can't wait to see you in September, Professor Summers.Tengo muchas ganas de verlo en septiembre, profesor Summers.

c. tener muchas ganas de verla

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(feminine, singular)

It's almost two years since you last came to Portland. We can't wait to see you again, Mrs. Harris.Hace casi dos años desde la última vez que vino usted a Portland. Tenemos muchas ganas de verla otra vez, Sra. Harris.

d. estar deseando verte

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Mary can't wait to see you. She told me.Mary está deseando verte. Me lo dijo.

e. estar deseando verlo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(masculine, singular)

Your family can't wait to see you, Mr. Lawrence.Su familia está deseando verlo, Sr. Lawrence.

f. estar deseando verla

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(feminine, singular)

Critics say the audience can't wait to see you again in the big screen.La crítica dice que el público está deseando verla de nuevo en la gran pantalla.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. tener muchas ganas de verlos (masculine or mixed gender, plural)

So you two and the kids are coming over for Christmas. That's great. We can't wait to see you.Así que ustedes dos y los niños vienen por Navidad. Genial. Tenemos muchas ganas de verlos.

b. tener muchas ganas de verlas (feminine, plural)

You know the Wimbledon crowd can't wait to see you two in the women's final, don't you?Saben que el público de Wimbledon tiene muchas ganas de verlas a las dos en la final femenina, ¿no?

c. estar deseando verlos (masculine or mixed gender, plural)

I'm sure your teachers can't wait to see you again after the long vacation.Estoy seguro de que sus maestros están deseando verlos de nuevo después de las largas vacaciones.

d. estar deseando verlas (feminine, plural)

I can't wait to see you, girls. When are you coming?Estoy deseando verlas, chicas. ¿Cuándo vienen?

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