stay away from
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stay away from(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. no te acerques a (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?).
Stay away from the edge of the dock. I don't want you to fall in.No te acerques al borde del muelle. No quiero que te caigas.
b. mantente alejado (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?).
Stay away from those kids. They're trouble.Mantente alejado de esos jóvenes. Son malos.
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. no acercarse a
We should stay away from the area of the factory because there was a toxic waste spill.No deberíamos acercarnos al área de la fábrica porque hubo un derrame de residuos tóxicos.
b. mantenerse alejado de
Even though it worried her family, Ana Luisa couldn't stay away from her life as a war correspondent.Aunque le preocupaba a su familia, Ana Luisa no podía mantenerse alejada de su vida como corresponsal de guerra.
a. no acudir a
I believe people stayed away from the polls because they didn't feel passionate about either candidate.Creo que las personas no acudieron a las urnas porque no les entusiasmaba ninguno de los candidatos.
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