set the timer(
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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 el temporizador
I forgot to set the timer. Do you remember what time I put the cake in the oven?Se me olvidó poner el temporizador. ¿Recuerdas a qué hora metí la torta en el horno?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pon el temporizador
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)
This round of the game lasts five minutes. Set the timer, please.Esta ronda del juego dura cinco minutos. Pon el temporizador, por favor.
b. ponga el temporizador
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Set the timer for thirty minutes.Ponga el temporizador para treinta minutos.
a. pongan el temporizador (plural)
Set the timer and think about other things until the alarm goes off.Pongan el temporizador y piensan en otras cosas hasta que suene la alarma.
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