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be afraid of the dark

be afraid of the dark(
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dark
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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. tener miedo de la oscuridad
I'm not afraid of the dark. - What's that behind you? - What is it?! Don't let it get me!No tengo miedo de la oscuridad. - ¿Qué hay detrás de ti? - ¡¿Qué es?! ¡No dejes que me agarre!
b. temerle a la oscuridad
My parents put a night-light in my room when I was kid because I was afraid of the dark.Mis padres pusieron una lucecita de noche en mi cuarto cuando era niño porque le temía a la oscuridad.
c. tenerle miedo a la oscuridad
It's very common for children to be afraid of the dark.Es muy común que los niños le tengan miedo a la oscuridad.
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