take a stand
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take a stand(
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stahnd
)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.).
a. adoptar una postura
The senator's answers are consistently equivocal. He won't take a stand on the issue.Las respuestas del senador siempre son equívocas. No adopta una postura hacia la cuestión.
a. ponerse firme
This injustice can no longer go unpunished. It's time for us to take a stand.Esta injusticia ya no puede quedar impune. Es hora de ponernos firmes.
b. oponer resistencia
The peasants finally took a stand against their oppressors.Los campesinos finalmente opusieron resistencia a sus opresores.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ponte firme (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?).
You've allowed your boss to pick on you for too long. Take a stand!Has dejado que tu jefe se meta contigo por demasiado tiempo. Ponte firme!
b. póngase firme (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You know well that this is the right thing to do. Take a stand.Usted sabe bien que esto es lo que hay que hacer. Póngase firme.
a. pónganse firmes (plural)
We're talking about your rights! Take a stand!¡Estamos hablando de sus derechos! ¡Pónganse firmes!
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