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be cautious

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ten cuidado
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)
(singular)
Be cautious in the woods. There are snakes.Ten cuidado en el bosque. Hay serpientes.
b. tenga cuidado
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Be cautious if you go outside today. It is very hot.Tenga cuidado si va afuera hoy. Hace muchísimo calor.
a. tengan cuidado (plural)
Be cautious in this part of the city. There are a lot of pickpockets.Tengan cuidado en esta parte de la ciudad. Hay muchos carteristas.
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. ser cuidadoso
I am cautious, but my sister is daring.Soy cuidadoso, pero mi hermana es atrevida.
b. ser cauteloso
I always wear a life jacket when rafting because I am cautious.Siempre llevo un salvavidas al hacer rafting porque soy cauteloso.
c. tener cuidado
My husband is cautious when driving.Mi esposo tiene cuidado al manejar.
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