run errands

run errands(
ruhn
 
eh
-
rihndz
)
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. hacer mandados
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Where is Mom? - She's out running errands. What do you need?¿Dónde está mamá? - Salió a hacer mandados. ¿Qué necesitas?
b. hacer recados
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I generally don't like running errands on Sunday, but I had to this week.Por lo general no me gusta hacer recados los domingos, pero esta semana tuve que hacerlo.
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