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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

1. (used to address one person)

a. contarte sobre

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)

I can't wait to tell you about the trip!¡No puedo esperar a contarte sobre el viaje!

b. hablarte de

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)

Has your mom told you about her childhood on the farm?¿Tu mamá te ha hablado sobre su infancia en la finca?

c. contarle sobre

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)

The doctor will tell you about your treatment options.La doctora le contará sobre sus opciones de tratamiento.

d. hablarle de

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)

I have an important bit of news to tell you about.Tengo una noticia importante de que hablarle.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. contarles sobre

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Have I told you about the time I fell asleep and they left me in an airplane?¿Ya les conté sobre la vez que me quedé dormida y me dejaron en el avión?

b. hablarles de

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

I want to tell you about the progress on building the house.Quiero hablarles del progreso en construir la casa.

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