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prende la vela(
prehn
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deh
lah
beh
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lah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
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. (formal) (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).
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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