peel the potatoes

peel the potatoes(
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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. pelar las papas
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I don't need a peeler. I peel the potatoes with a knife.No necesito un pelador. Pelo las papas con un cuchillo.
b. pelar las patatas
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I make my fries without peeling the potatoes.Hago mis patatas fritas sin pelar las patatas.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pela las papas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices.Pela las papas y pícalas en tajadas.
b. pela las patatas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Peel the potatoes and save the peels for the compost.Pela las patatas y guarda las cáscaras para el abono orgánico.
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