prende la vela

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prende la vela(
prehn
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deh
 
lah
 
beh
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lah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative)
a. light the candle
Prende la vela. ¡No veo nada!Light the candle. I can't see anything!
a. he lights the candle
Casi siempre prende la vela con un fósforo.He usually lights the candle with a match.
b. she lights the candle
Cuando se va la luz, prende la vela que tiene en su buró.When the power goes out, she lights the candle on her night table.
c. lights the candle
Esperemos aquí mientras Juan prende la vela.Let's wait here while Juan lights the candle.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you light the candle
Aquí lo espero mientras prende la vela.I'll wait here while you light the candle.
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