tell you what
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tell you what(
tehl
yu
wuht
)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.).
a. decirte qué (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?).
What happened? - Don't worry. Nancy will tell you what happened.¿Qué pasó? – No te preocupes, Nancy te dirá qué pasó.
b. decirte lo que (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?).
I don't want to tell you what Michelle did. You're going to get angry.No quiero decirte lo que hizo Michelle. Te vas a enojar.
c. decirle qué (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I can't tell you what we planned. It's a surprise.No puedo decirle qué planeamos. Es una sorpresa.
d. decirle lo que (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I don't want to tell you what happened in the meeting today. It's embarrassing.No quiero decirle lo que pasó en la reunión de hoy. Me da vergüenza.
a. decirles qué (plural)
I want to tell you what I've been keeping secret. I'm pregnant!Quiero decirles qué he estado guardando en secreto. ¡Estoy embarazada!
b. decirles lo que (plural)
It's impossible to tell you what happened at the party without everyone here to tell the story.Es imposible decirles lo que sucedió en la fiesta sin que todos estén para contar la historia.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. a ver
Tell you what, I'll make dinner if you do the dishes.A ver, yo preparo la cena si tú lavas los platos.
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