on your behalf
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on your behalf(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en tu nombre (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?).
I knew that you were going to forget grandma's birthday, so I sent her flowers on your behalf.Sabía que ibas a olvidarte del cumpleaños de abuelita, así que le envié flores en tu nombre.
b. en su nombre (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
The mailman delivered a package for you this morning. I signed for it on your behalf.El cartero le trajo un paquete esta mañana. Firmé el acuse de recibo en su nombre.
c. de tu parte (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?).
Since you will not be here to vote, I will speak on your behalf.Ya que no estarás aquí para votar, hablaré de tu parte.
d. de su parte (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I sent one of your associates an email on your behalf.Le envié un correo electrónico a uno de sus asociados de su parte.
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