set the table for dinner

set the table for dinner(
seht
 
thuh
 
tey
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buhl
 
for
 
dih
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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. poner la mesa para la cena
Michelle set the table for dinner while Barry cooked.Michelle puso la mesa para la cena mientras Barry cocinó.
b. poner la mesa para cenar
I can set the table for dinner and fill the water glasses.Puedo poner la mesa para cenar y llenar los vasos de agua.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pon la mesa para la cena
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)
Set the table for dinner, please.Por favor, pon la mesa para la cena.
b. pon la mesa para cenar
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)
Set the table for dinner. It's your turn.Pon la mesa para cenar. Te toca a ti.
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