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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

1. (to situate it)

a. ponerlo

You need to take out your knife and set it on the table right now. Your father would flip out if he knew about this.Necesitas sacar tu cuchillo y ponerlo en la mesa ahora mismo. Tu padre se pondría como loco si supiera de esto.

b. colocarlo

Do you have my sweater? Yes, I wore it yesterday. I will wash it and set it on top of your dresser.¿Tienes mi suéter? Sí, lo llevé ayer. Lo lavaré y lo colocaré encima de tu tocador.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

2. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. ponlo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Do you want something to eat? - Yes. A sandwich. Please make it and set it in front of my door.¿Quieres algo de comer? - Sí. Un bocadillo. Por favor hazlo y ponlo delante de mi puerta.

b. colócalo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Here is your credit card. - Set it on my nightstand.Aquí está tu tarjeta de crédito. - Colócala en mi mesita de noche.

c. póngalo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I saw you stealing a necklace. Set it on the counter and I won't call the police.Lo vi robando un collar. Póngalo en el mostrador y no llamaré a la policía.

d. colóquelo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

When you are finished reading the book, set it in this pile and I will put it back.Cuando termine de leer este libro, colóquelo en esta pila y volveré a ponerlo.

3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. pónganlo (plural)

Children, set it down on the floor. It is dangerous.Niños, pónganlo en el piso. Es peligroso.

b. colóquenlo (plural)

Set it on the table gently. I don't want it to break.Colóquenlo en la mesa cuidadosamente. No quiero que rompa.

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