roast marshmallows

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roast marshmallows

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.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (infinitive)

a. tostar malvaviscos

We're going to toast marshmallows over the campfire.Vamos a tostar malvaviscos sobre la fogata.

b. tostar esponjitas

When I roast marshmallows, I always try to get them to the perfect golden brown.Cuando tuesto esponjitas, siempre procuro dejarlas perfectamente doradas.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).

phrase

2. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. tuesta malvaviscos

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)

(singular)

Roast marshmallows using one of these sticks.Tuesta malvaviscos con uno de estos palitos.

b. tuesta esponjitas

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)

(singular)

Sit down and relax for a while. Roast marshmallows. Play the guitar. This is what summer's all about.Siéntate y relájate un rato. Tuesta esponjitas. Toca la guitarra. En eso consiste el verano.

3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. tuesten malvaviscos (plural)

Hang out and roast marshmallows for as long as you want. The night is young.Quédense y tuesten malvaviscos tanto tiempo como quieran. La noche es joven.

b. tuesten esponjitas (plural)

Roast marshmallows! They're delicious!¡Tuesten esponjitas! ¡Son ricas!

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