switch on the light

switch on the light
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. enciende la luz
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Switch on the light. I can't see a thing.Enciende la luz. No veo nada.
b. prende la luz
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Switch on the light in the kitchen.Prende la luz de la cocina.
c. encienda la luz
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Switch on the light behind you, please.Encienda la luz que está detrás de usted, por favor.
d. prenda la luz
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Switch on the light if it's too dark.Prenda la luz si está demasiado oscuro.
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. encender la luz
Do you want me to switch on the light?¿Quieres que encienda la luz?
b. prender la luz
Would you switch on the light on the porch?¿Prenderías la luz del porche?
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