se porta bien

se porta bien(
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pohr
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byehn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he behaves well
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Marquitos es un niño malcriado, pero cuando está con desconocidos, se porta bien.Marquitos is a spoiled child, but when he's with strangers, he behaves well.
b. she behaves well
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
La nena que cuido me hace las cosas fáciles. Se porta bien y es muy dulce.The girl I babysit makes things easy for me. She behaves well, and she's really sweet.
c. behaves well
Martín siempre se porta bien en clase.Martin always behaves well in class.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you behave well
Si se porta bien y toma todos sus medicamentos, pronto va a mejorar. - Gracias, doctor.If you behave well and take all your medicine, you'll soon get better. - Thanks, doc!
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