tener lástima a

tener lástima a(
teh
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nehr
 
lahs
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tee
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mah
 
ah
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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. to pity
Pedro le teme al compromiso. Le tengo lástima a las pobre chica que se enamore de él.Pedro is afraid of commitment. I pity the poor girl who falls in love with him.
b. to feel pity for
Anoche me robaron el celular, pero una señora me tuvo lástima y me prestó el suyo para llamar un taxi.Yesterday night, my cellphone was stolen, but a lady felt pity for me and lend me hers to call a taxi.
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