romper un hueso

romper un hueso(
rrohm
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pehr
 
oon
 
weh
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soh
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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 break a bone
El cirujano tuvo que romper un hueso durante el procedimiento.The surgeon had to break a bone during the procedure.
romperse un hueso
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to break a bone
Paulina se rompió un hueso cuando se cayó del columpio.Paulina broke a bone when she fell from the swing.
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