sit in the chair

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sit in the chair(
sihd
 
ihn
 
thuh
 
chehr
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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. sentarse en la silla
I sat in the chair and waited for the doctor.Me senté en la silla y esperé al doctor.
a. estar sentado en la silla
Were you on the couch while we played cards? - No, I sat in the chair.¿Estabas en el sofá cuando jugábamos a las cartas? - No, estaba sentado en la silla.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. siéntate en la silla
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Sit in the chair, not on the table, please.Siéntate en la silla, no en la mesa, por favor.
b. siéntese en la silla
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Please, ma'am, sit in the chair. I don't mind standing.Por favor, señora, siéntese en la silla. No me molesta pararme.
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