sit on the couch

sit on the couch(
sihd
 
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kauch
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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 sit down on the sofa)
a. sentarse en el sofá
We sat on the couch and talked for hours.Nos sentamos en el sofá y hablamos por horas.
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. siéntate en el sofá
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)
Sit on the couch and read a book while I make dinner.Siéntate en el sofá y lee un libro mientras prepare la comida.
b. siéntese en el sofá
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Sit on the couch and wait for the doctor to call you.Siéntese en el sofá y espere que el doctor lo llame.
3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
a. siéntense en el sofá (plural)
Sit on the couch. It's more comfortable than the chairs.Siéntense en el sofá. Es más cómodo que las sillas.
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