stop him

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stop him(
stap
 
hihm
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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. pararlo
The manager was accused of abusive behavior. Someone has to stop him.El gerente fue acusado de comportamiento abusivo. Alguien tiene que pararlo.
b. detenerlo
If you see this man come in here again, I want you to stop him.Si ves a este hombre venir aquí otra vez, quiero que lo detengas.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. páralo
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 see Leo slouching again, stop him and tell him to stand up straight.Si ves a Leo encorvado de nuevo, páralo y dile que se pare derecho.
b. detenlo
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)
Jim said he was going to jump off the bridge. Stop him!Jim dijo que iba a lanzarse del puente. ¡Detenlo!
c. párelo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
When you see Henry, stop him and ask him what happened the other day.Cuando vea a Henry, párelo y pregúntele qué pasó el otro día.
d. deténgalo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
That car guy is speeding. Stop him and ask him for his license.Ese tipo está excediendo el límite de velocidad. Deténgalo y pídale su licencia.
a. párenlo (plural)
The suspect is headed your way. Stop him now.El sospechoso se dirige hacia ustedes. Párenlo ahora.
b. deténgalo (plural)
That man just stole my purse. Stop him!Ese hombre acaba de robar mi cartera. ¡Deténgalo!
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