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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. (infinitive)

a. decirlo

Did you hear the gossip about Joey? - Yes. I'll tell it to you quickly, because Joey is coming back soon.¿Escuchaste el chisme acerca de Joey? – Sí. Te lo diré rápido, porque Joey va a regresar pronto

b. contarlo

My son learned a joke, and now he tells it to anyone who will listen.Mi hijo aprendió un chiste, y ahora se lo cuenta a cualquier persona que escuche.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

2. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. dílo

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)

All of the sudden I couldn't breathe and... - I'm just a taxi driver. Tell it to the doctor when you get to the hospital.De repente no podía respirar y… - Solo soy taxista. Díselo al médico cuando llegues al hospital.

b. cuéntalo

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)

I heard some juicy gossip. - Tell it to me.Me enteré de un chisme interesante. – Cuéntamelo.

c. dígalo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I'm innocent! - Tell it to the judge.¡Soy inocente! - Dígaselo al juez

d. cuéntelo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

I've been invited to tell one of my stories at the library tonight. - Tell it to me now because I can't go tonight.Me invitaron a contar uno de mis cuentos en la biblioteca esta noche. - Cuéntemelo ahora porque no puedo ir esta noche.

3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. díganlo (plural)

Mom, we have a secret. - Okay, tell it to me.Mamá, tenemos un secreto. - Bueno, díganmelo.

b. cuéntenlo (plural)

Mom, we did something bad. - Okay, tell it to me. What did you do?Mamá, hicimos algo malo. – Bueno, cuéntenmelo. ¿Qué hicieron?

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