open the book
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open the book(
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pihn
thuh
book
)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.).
a. abrir el libro
The poet opened the book and began to read.El poeta abrió el libro y empezó a leer.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. abre el libro (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?).
Open the book to page 27.Abre el libro a la página 27.
b. abra el libro (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Open the book to the second chapter.Abra el libro al segundo capítulo.
a. abran el libro (plural)
Open the book, kids; can I have a volunteer to read the introduction for us?Abran el libro, chicos; ¿hay un voluntario que nos lea la introducción?
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