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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
a. empezar la escuela
Jorge starts school in August.Jorge empieza la escuela en agosto.
a. empezar la universidad
When you start school, you won't have as much free time.Cuando empieces la universidad, no vas a tener tanto tiempo libre.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. empieza la escuela
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)
Start school with a good attitude this year. You might like your teachers.Empieza la escuela con una buena actitud este año. Quizás te gusten tus maestras.
a. empieza la universidad
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)
Start school with new clothes and a good haircut.Empieza la universidad con ropa nueva y un buen recorte.
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