shake it

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shake it(

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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 move back and forth quickly)

a. agitarlo

This looks like a bomb. Will it explode if I shake it?Este parece una bomba ¿Explotará si lo agito?

b. sacudirlo

What is this? - It's my son's toy. You have to shake it for it to work.¿Qué es esto? – Es el juguete de mi hijo. Tienes que sacudirlo para que funcione.

2. (dance)

a. moverse

Do you like to dance? - Yes, I like to shake it from time to time.¿Te gusta bailar? – Sí, me gusta moverme de vez en cuando.

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

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3. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. agítalo

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

(informal)

(singular)

Here, take the can. Shake it before you open it.Mira, toma la lata. Agítala antes de abrirla.

b. muévete

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

(informal)

(singular)

Dance! Shake it!¡Baila! ¡Muévete!

c. agítelo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Put the chicken in the bag with the marinade and shake it.Ponga el pollo en la bolsa con el adobo y agítela.

d. muévase

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).

(formal)

(singular)

We're at a wedding. Shake it!Estamos en una boda. ¡Muévase!

4. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. agítenla (plural)

For the last part of the class we're going to learn how to make a cocktail. Put the rum and ice in the shaker and shake it.Para la última parte de la clase vamos a aprender a hacer un cóctel. Pongan el ron y hielo en la coctelera y agítenla.

b. muévanse (plural)

You guy sknow how to dance! Shake it!Ustedes saben bailar. ¡Muévanse!

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