ponerse a llorar

ponerse a llorar(
poh
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nehr
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seh
 
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yoh
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rahr
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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.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to start crying
Jimena se puso a llorar porque no le trajimos helado.Jimena started crying because we didn't bring her ice cream.
b. to start weeping
Esta película es muy emotiva. Voy a ponerme a llorar en cualquier momento.This movie is very emotional. I'm going to start weeping anytime soon.
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