start over
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start over(
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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. empezar de nuevo
When I lost my job I decided to move away and start over.Cuando perdí el trabajo, decidí mudarme a otro lugar y empezar de nuevo.
b. volver a empezar
I dropped the pie as I was taking it out of the oven so I had to start over.Se me cayó la tarta cuando la sacaba del horno y tuve que volver a empezar.
c. comenzar de nuevo
Why don't we forget everything that has happened and start over?¿Por qué no olvidamos lo ocurrido y comenzamos de nuevo?
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.).
a. empezar de nuevo
My computer crashed, and I had to start my assignment over.Me falló la computadora y tuve que empezar la tarea de nuevo.
b. volver a empezar
Three days later the car was fixed and we started the trip over.Tres días después ya estaba arreglado el coche y volvimos a empezar el viaje.
c. comenzar de nuevo
She knew she had to get away and start her life over.Sabía que tenía que irse y comenzar su vida de nuevo.
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