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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. (general)

a. comenzar aquí

We'll start here and work our way up the mountain.Comenzaremos aquí hasta llegar a la cima de la montaña.

b. empezar aquí

Boys, I want you to start here and then finish painting the kitchen.Chicos, quiero que empiecen aquí y luego terminen de pintar la cocina.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

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2. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. comienza aquí

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)

If you get lost, come back and start here again.Si te pierdes, regresa y comienza aquí de nuevo.

b. empieza aquí

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)

If you want a successful career, start here. It's a great company.Si quieres una carrera exitosa, empieza aquí. Es una gran compañía.

c. empiece aquí

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Start here where I left off.Empiece aquí donde lo me quedé.

d. comience aquí

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Where should I start cleaning, Madam? - Start here and let me know if you have any questions.¿Dónde debería empezar a limpiar, señora?- ¿Comience aquí y déjame saber si tiene alguna pregunta.

3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. empiecen aquí (plural)

Do you want to go green? Start here!¿Quieren ser ecológicos? ¡Empiecen aquí!

b. comiencen aquí (plural)

I know Eli told you to start with last month's books, but I want you to start here.Sé que Eli les dijo que comiencen con los libros del mes pasado, pero quiero que comiencen aquí.

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