stand for
stand for(
stahnd
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.).
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 fortransitive verb phrase
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.).
1. (mean)
a. significar, querer decir
2. (represent)
a. representar
3. (tolerate)
a. aguantar, soportar
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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
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