stand for

significar

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stand for(

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to mean)

a. significar

AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.SIDA significa síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida.

2. (to symbolize)

a. representar

The yellow color in my country's flag stands for all the riches of the land.El color amarillo en la bandera de mi país representa las riquezas de la tierra.

3. (to uphold)

a. defender

Our country has always stood for liberty and justice.Nuestro país siempre ha defendido la libertad y la justicia.

4. (to tolerate)

a. aguantar

The government has been infringing on our rights more and more, and we won't stand for it any longer!El gobierno ha estado violando nuestros derechos cada vez más, ¡y ya no lo aguantaremos!

b. tolerar

The teacher told the students she wouldn't stand for bad behavior.La maestro les dijo a los alumnos que no toleraría el mal comportamiento.

stand for

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (mean)

a. significar, querer decir

2. (represent)

a. representar

3. (tolerate)

a. aguantar, soportar

stand for

intransitive verb

1 (represent) [+abbreviation] significar

MP stands for Member of Parliament MP significa Miembro del Parlamento; A stands for apple M es de manzana; here a dash stands for a word aquí una raya representa una palabra

2 (support) [+principle, honesty] representar

Our party stands for equality of opportunity I dislike all he stands for

3 (permit) permitir; (tolerate) admitir

I won't stand for that eso no lo admito; I'll not stand for your whims any longer no aguanto tus caprichos un momento más

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