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on you(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (with you)
a. contigo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Do you have any cigarettes on you?¿Tienes tabaco contigo?
b. consigo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Do you have your passport on you?¿Tiene el pasaporte consigo?
a. de tu cuenta (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Well, if the drinks are on you, I'll have a gin and tonic.Bueno, si las bebidas corren de tu cuenta, me tomaré un gin-tonic.
b. de su cuenta (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
We don't have any money, so we can only go if the tickets are on you.No tenemos dinero, así que solo podemos ir si las entradas corren de su cuenta.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I hope these drinks are on you, Mr. Davis!¡Espero que invite usted a las bebidas, señor Davis!
The beers are on you next time!¡La próxima pagas tú las cervezas!
a. de su cuenta (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Did I hear drinks are on you?¿Es cierto que las bebidas corren de su cuenta?
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Is this round on you?¿Invitan ustedes a esta ronda?
We might come if pizzas are on you!¡Puede que vayamos si pagan las pizzas ustedes!
6. (colloquial) (on your case; used to address one person) (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 ti (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Are your parents always on you to study?¿Tus padres siempre están encima de ti para que estudies?
7. (colloquial) (on your case; used to address multiple people) (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 ustedes (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Why's the math teacher always on you?¿Por qué la maestra de mates siempre está encima de ustedes?
a. en ti (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Everyone's eyes were on you when you came out of the building.Todos tenían los ojos fijados en ti cuando saliste del edificio.
b. en usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
All eyes were on you when you entered the room.Todos fijaron la mirada en usted cuando entró en la habitación.
a. en ustedes (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I know you don't want everyone's eyes on you every time you pop to the supermarket, but people love celebrity spotting.Entiendo que no quieran las miradas de todos fijadas en ustedes cada vez que vayan al supermercado, pero a la gente les encanta ver a los famosos.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't like that uniform on you.No me gusta cómo les queda ese uniforme.
That hat looks really nice on you.Ese sombrero te queda muy bien.
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