pasar lista

pasar lista(
pah
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sahr
 
lees
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tah
)
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
a. to call the roll
El secretario del grupo parlamentario pasa lista al inicio de cada reunión.The parliamentary group secretary calls the roll at the beginning of every meeting.
b. to do roll call
La maestra pasa lista todas las mañanas antes de comenzar la clase.The teacher does roll call every morning before starting the class.
c. to take attendance (education)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
"Veo que están todos aquí, así que no hace falta pasar lista," dijo el profesor."I can see you're all here, so there's no need to take attendance," the teacher said.
d. to call the register (education)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Nadie hablaba mientras el maestro pasaba lista.No one spoke while the teacher called the register.
e. to take the register (education)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Solo necesitas pasar lista si tienes clase a primera hora.You only need to take the register if you're at first period.
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