tener tratos con

tener tratos con(
teh
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nehr
 
trah
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tohs
 
kohn
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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.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(general)
a. to have dealings with
Sé por una buena fuente que el expresidente tiene tratos con el capo.I have it on good authority that the former president has dealings with the mafia boss.
b. to associate with
¿Cómo osas insinuar que yo tengo tratos con criminales?How dare you insinuate that I associate with criminals?
c. to consort with
Sospecho que el general Gambetta tiene tratos con el enemigo.I suspect General Gambetta is consorting with the enemy.
d. to mix with
La mamá de Anais no quiere que salga más con Juan porque dice que tiene tratos con gente mala.Anais's mom doesn't want her to go out with Juan anymore because she says he mixes with bad people.
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