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play on(
pley
an
)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. seguir jugando
The rain started to come down harder, but the soccer players played on.La lluvia empezó a caer más fuerte, pero los futbolistas seguían jugando.
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.).
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.
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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