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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. (to force into)

a. meter en

The guards threw him into the dungeon despite his claims that he was innocent.Los guardias lo metieron en la mazmorra a pesar de que era afirmaba que inocente.

2. (to cause)

a. poner

The mere question threw him into a rage.La mera pregunta lo puso furioso.

b. provocar

The gunshots threw the audience into a panic.Los tiros provocó pánico en el público.

3. (to put in)

a. echar en

The cook threw some salt and pepper in the pot and covered it.El cocinero echó algo de sal y pimienta en la olla y la tapó.

b. poner en

We threw some towels in a bag and left for the beach for the day.Pusimos unas toallas en una bolsa y nos fuimos a la playa por el día.

4. (to invest in)

a. poner en

The couple threw all their resources into repairing the house.La pareja puso todos sus recursos en la reparación de la casa.

b. meter en

I threw all my time into this project, and now it's finally come to fruition.Metí todo mi tiempo en este proyecto, y ahora por fin se ha realizado.

5. (to fall onto; used reflexively)

a. dejarse caer en

Lalo threw himself into bed and fell asleep immediately.Lalo se dejó caer en cama y se durmió en seguida.

6. (to invest in; used reflexively)

a. meterse de lleno

Trumpet is one of those instruments you have to throw yourself into to get anywhere.La trompeta es uno de esos instrumentos en los que tienes que meterte de lleno para progresar.

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