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on them(
an
thehm
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en ellos
These bar stools are so uncomfortable. I don't know how you can sit on them.Estos taburetes son muy incómodos. No sé cómo puedes sentarte en ellos.
b. encima de ellos
These shelves are not very sturdy. You shouldn't put anything too heavy on them.Estas estanterías no son muy sólidas. No deberías poner mucha carga encima de ellas.
2. (with them)
a. por cuenta suya
The meal should be on them really after all the free advice we've given them.En realidad la comida debería ir por cuenta suya después de todos los consejos gratuitos que les hemos dado.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I hope the takeout is on them! I'm broke.¡Espero que ellos paguen la comida para llevar. ¡Yo estoy pelada!
I'm definitely going if drinks are on them!¡Yo sí que voy si invitan ellos a las bebidas!
4. (colloquial) (on their case) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. encima de ellos
Their parents were always on them to help with chores when they were kids.Sus padres siempre estaban encima de ellos para que ayudaran con las tareas domésticas cuando eran niños.
a. en ellos
All eyes were on them as they stepped out onto the red carpet.Todas las miradas estaban puestas en ellos cuando salieron a la alfombra roja.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I think the kids' uniform looks really good on them.Me parece que el uniforme de los niños les queda muy bien.
Those baggy jeans look silly on them.Tienen una pinta ridícula con esos jeans anchos.
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