play on(
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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.).
1. (to continue playing)
a. seguir jugando
The rain started to come down harder, but they soccer players played on.La lluvia empezó a caer más fuerte, pero los futbolistas seguían jugando.
2. (to continue performing)
a. seguir tocando
The rumberos played on for hours, their faces pouring with sweat.Los rumberos siguieron tocando durante horas, sus caras empapándose de sudor.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
3. (to take advantage of)
a. aprovecharse de
Don't play on your friend's kindness to justify saying things that are rude.No te aproveches de la bondad de tu amigo para justificar decir cosas mal educadas.
4. (to perform on)
a. tocar en
A few special guests play on the last track of the album.Unos invitados especiales tocan en la última pista del álbum.
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play ontransitive verb phraseintransitive verb
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (exploit; feelings, fears)
a. aprovecharse de
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
2. (continue to play; musician)
a. seguir tocando
3. (sportsperson)
a. seguir jugando
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