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be around(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. está por ahí (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Don't go too far. Be around in case I need you to help.No te vayas muy lejos. Está por ahí por si necesito que me ayudes.
b. esté por ahí (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I don't need you to attend the meeting but be around. I may need to ask you about the figures.No necesito que venga a la reunión pero esté por ahí. Puede que tenga que consultarla sobre las cifras.
a. estén por ahí (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Your grandparents are about to arrive so be around.Están a punto de llegar sus abuelos así que estén por ahí.
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.).
5. (to exist)
a. existir
Inequality has been around for most of human history. It's time we start doing something about it.La desigualdad ha existido durante la mayor parte de la historia de la humanidad. Es hora de que empecemos a hacer algo respecto de ella.
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.).
a. estar
I’ll be around that area tomorrow, so just give me a call when you’re free.Estaré en esa zona mañana, así que llámame cuando estés libre.
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