power on
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power on(
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)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. (turn on)
a. prender (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Power on the watch and wait until the green light appears.Prende el reloj y espera que aparezca la luz verde.
b. encender
I powered on the computer, but I can't use it because I don't know the password.Encendí el laptop, pero no puedo usarlo porque no sé la contraseña.
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. prenderse (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The computer is old. It takes five minutes to power on.La computadora es vieja. Demora cinco minutos en prenderse.
b. encenderse
I was afraid that my phone wouldn't power on after I dropped it in water.Temí que mi teléfono no iba a encenderse después de que se me cayera en agua.
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