poner contento
poner contento(
poh
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nehr
kohn
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tehn
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toh
)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. (to please)
ponerse contento
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.)
2. (to become happy)
a. to be happy
Gabriela se puso contenta cuando la promovieron.Gabriela was happy when she got promoted.
b. to be pleased
Tu abuelo va a ponerse contento cuando vea lo que hiciste.Your grandpa will be pleased when he sees what you've done.
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