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punch in(
puhnch
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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. teclear
Just punch in the numbers and you'll be good to go.Solo tienes que teclear los números y ya está.
2. (to smash)
a. romper
If you insult my mother, I'll punch your head in!Si insultas a mi mamá, ¡te romperé la cabeza!
a. fichar
Could you please punch me in while I fix the coffee machine?¿Me puedes fichar mientras reparo la máquina de café?
b. fichar al entrar
Could you please punch me in? I'll be there in a minute.¿Me podrías fichar al entrar? Llegaré en un minuto.
c. marcar tarjeta (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I punched in another employee, and now I am in trouble.Marqué la tarjeta de otro empleado y ahora estoy en un lío.
d. marcar tarjeta al entrar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I'm going to be late, and I'm afraid I'll lose my job. - I'll punch you in.Voy a llegar tarde y me temo que perderé el trabajo. - Te marcaré la tarjeta al entrar.
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.).
b. fichar al entrar
I forgot to punch in and my boss is accusing me of skipping work.Me olvidé de fichar al entrar y mi jefe me acusa de haber faltado.
c. marcar tarjeta (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Punch in before you get to your locker.Marca la tarjeta antes de que llegues a tu locker.
d. marcar tarjeta al entrar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I punched in late yesterday, and my boss is angry.Ayer marqué la tarjeta al entrar tarde y mi jefe está enojado.
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