A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase a. mandar The general sent in reinforcements to keep the enemy from taking the fort. El general mandó refuerzos para impedir que el enemigo tomara la fortaleza.
b. enviar The mayor didn't want to delay in sending in riot police. La alcaldesa no quería demorar en enviar la policía antidisturbios.
a. hacer entrar The principal told the parents to send their son in. El director les dijo a los padres que hicieran entrar a su hijo.
a. mandar If you send this form in, you'll receive a rebate. Si manda este formulario, recibirá un reembolso.
b. enviar If you don't send the payment in, you'll be charged a fee. Si no envías el pago, te cobrarán una multa.
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