romper a llorar

romper a llorar(
rrohm
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pehr
 
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yoh
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rahr
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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
a. to burst into tears
Cuando le dijeron que su esposa había muerto, el hombre rompió a llorar desconsolado.When he was told that his wife had died, the man burst into inconsolable tears.
b. to start crying
La madre le dijo a su hijo que no le iba a comprar la pelota y él rompió a llorar.The mother told her son she wasn't going to buy him the ball, and he started crying.
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