start a fire
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start a fire(
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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.).
a. encender un fuego
The campers started a fire to stay warm.Los campistas encendieron un fuego para mantenerse caliente.
b. iniciar un incendio
If you start a fire, be sure to put it out.Si inicias un incendio asegúrate de apagarlo.
a. provocar un incendio
Joel was playing with matches and started a fire.Joel estaba jugando con fósforos y provocó un incendio.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. enciende un fuego (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Start a fire after we set up the tents.Enciende un fuego después de armar las tiendas de campaña.
b. inicia un fuego (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Start a fire in the clearing over there.Inicia un fuego en aquel claro.
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