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answer back(
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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.).
1. (colloquial) (to reply rudely)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
2. (to defend oneself)
a. defenderse
After the argument, Mara left the house, so Mario didn't have the chance to answer back.Tras la pelea, Mara se fue de la casa, así que Mario no tuvo la oportunidad de defenderse.
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.).
3. (colloquial) (to reply rudely)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. contestar
If you answer me back, you won't get dessert tonight.Si me contestas, te quedas sin postre esta noche.
answer backintransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (be impertinent)
a. replicar, contestar
don't a back!¡no me repliques!
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