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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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. tomar un (masculine)
I took a book and started reading.Tomé un libro y comencé a leer.
b. tomar una (feminine)
I got there earlier because I took a expressway.Llegué antes allí porque tomé una autopista.
a. llevar un (masculine)
You should take an umbrella in case it rains.Deberías llevar un paraguas por si llueve.
b. llevar una (feminine)
Can you take a napkin to table 2, please?¿Puedes llevar una servilleta a la mesa 2, por favor?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. toma un
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)
(masculine)
Why don't you take a train?¿Por qué no tomas un tren?
b. toma una
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)
(feminine)
Take a tray and a cloth, and clear the tables.Toma una bandeja y una bayeta, y recoge las mesas.
c. tome un
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(masculine)
Take a taxi, or you'll be late.Tome un taxi o llegará tarde.
d. tome una
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(feminine)
Take a pill and get some rest.Tome una píldora y descanse.
a. lleva un
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)
(masculine)
Take a cup of coffee to the woman in the corner, please.Lleva un café a la mujer de la esquina, por favor.
b. lleva una
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)
(feminine)
Take a scarf with you. It's pretty cold.Lleva una bufanda. Hace bastante frío.
c. lleve un
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(masculine)
Please take a red and a blue pen to the test.Por favor, lleve un bolígrafo rojo y otro azul a la prueba.
d. lleve una
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(feminine)
It's raining hard there. Please take a raincoat.Está lloviendo mucho allí. Por favor, lleve una gabardina.
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