think before you speak

think before you speak(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. pensar antes de hablar
Didn't your mother ever teach you to think before you speak?¿Tu mamá no te enseñó a pensar antes de hablar?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. piensa antes de hablar
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)
Every time I talk to pretty girls, they walk away. - Because you always say something offensive. Think before you speak.Cada vez que hablo con chicas lindas, se van. - Porque siempre dices algo insultante. Piensa antes de hablar.
b. piense antes de hablar
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)
Don't make immature comments in the workplace. Think before you speak.No haga comentarios inmaduros en el lugar de trabajo. Piense antes de hablar.
a. piensen antes de hablar
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If you insult others in this classroom, there will be consequences. Think before you speak.Si insultan a los demás en esta sala de clase, habrá consecuencias. Piensen antes de hablar.
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