spoil someone

spoil someone(
spoyl
 
suhm
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wuhn
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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. mimar a alguien
Ask your aunt for candy. Her kids are already adults, so she needs to spoil someone.Pídele dulces a tu tía. Sus hijos ya son adultos, así que necesita mimar a alguien.
b. consentir a alguien
Your grandma is happy that you are visiting her. She says she wants to spoil someone.Tu abuela se alegra que vayas a visitarla. Dice que quiere consentir a alguien.
c. malcriar a alguien (children)
Don't hesitate to hold your baby when it cries. You can't spoil someone in the first few months of life.No dudes en abrazar a tu bebé cuando llora. No puedes malcriar a alguien en los primeros meses de vida.
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