stop doing that

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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. (to end an action)
a. dejar de hacer eso
Every time I go skiing I get hurt. - Then you should stop doing that!Cada vez que voy a esquiar me lastimo. - ¡Entonces deberías dejar de hacer eso!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
2. (imperative; used to address one person)
a. deja de hacer eso
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)
Are you biting your nails? Stop doing that.¿Te estás comiendo las uñas? Deja de hacer eso.
3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
a. dejen de hacer eso (plural)
Kids, stop doing that. I get nervous when you run in the house.Chicos, dejen de hacer eso. Me pongo nerviosa cuando corren en la casa.
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