ponerle una inyección
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
1. (third person singular)
a. to give him an injection (masculine)
Si el niño tiene alergia al maní que comió, tendrá que ponerle una inyección.If the child suffers an allergic reaction to the peanut he ate, you'll have to give him an injection.
b. to give her an injection (feminine)
Mi hija nunca se queja cuando la enfermera le pone una inyección.My daughter never complains when the nurse fives her an injection.
c. to give it an injection
El veterinario se acerca al caballo para ponerle una inyección.The veterinarian approaches the horse in order to give it an injection.
d. to give...an injection
El médico le puso una inyección al soldado herido.The medic gave the wounded soldier an injection.
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.).
transitive verb phrase
2. (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
a. to give you an injection
Siéntese sobre la cama. Pronto vendrá una enfermera a ponerle una inyección.Sit on the bed. Soon a nurse will come to give you an injection.
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