romper la piñata

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 break the piñata
Al niño que cumple años se le vendan los ojos y se le da un palo para que intente romper la piñata.The child who's having their birthday is blindfolded and given a stick to try to break the piñata.
b. to knock down the piñata
Lupe rompió la piñata y todos nos abalanzamos sobre los caramelos esparcidos por el suelo.Lupe knocked down the piñata and we all rushed toward the candy scattered on the floor.
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