power up
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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. (computing)
a. encender
My computer is not working. - Did you power it up?Mi computadora no funciona. - ¿La encendiste?
b. prender (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
To find out what kind of BIOS you have, watch the top of your screen after powering up your PC.Para averiguar qué tipo de BIOS tiene, observe la parte superior de la pantalla después de prender la PC.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. enciende (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Power up your computer before plugging in the speakers.Enciende la computadora antes de enchufar los parlantes.
b. encienda (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Power up the monitor, please.Encienda el monitor, por favor.
c. prende (informal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Power up your notebook and check that everything is working fine.Prende la notebook y comprueba que todo funcione bien.
d. prenda (formal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Power up your PC and enter your system password.Prenda su PC e ingrese su contraseña del sistema.
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