pasarse la noche en vela
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pasarse la noche en vela(
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cheh
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lah
)A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to be up all night (willingly)
Cuando mi amiga Alicia se quedaba a dormir en mi casa, nos pasábamos la noche en vela charlando.When my friend Alicia stayed overnight at my place, we'd be up all night chatting.
b. to have a sleepless night (unwillingly)
Bebí demasiado café y me pasé la noche en vela.I drank too much coffee and had a sleepless night.
c. to stay awake all night
Mamá dice que, cada vez que tiene que subirse a un avión, se pasa la noche en vela.Mom says that, every time she has to get on a plane, she stays awake all night.
pasar la noche en vela
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. to be up all night (willingly)
Cuando era joven, no me importaba nada pasar la noche en vela bebiendo y bailando.When I was young, I didn't mind at all being up all night, drinking and dancing.
b. to have a sleepless night (unwillingly)
No me encontraba bien y pasé la noche en vela.I didn't feel well and I had a sleepless night.
c. to stay awake all night
Con lo preocupona que es, seguro que pasa la noche en vela.She's such a worrier. I'm sure she'll stay awake all night.
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