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be close

be close(
bi
 
kloz
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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. estar cerca
I am sure I can make a basket when I am close enough.Estoy seguro de que puedo hacer una canasta cuando esté lo suficientemente cerca.
b. estar cercano
We have not yet signed a contract, but a settlement is close.Todavía no hemos firmado un contrato, pero un acuerdo está cercano.
c. estar próximo
Actual expenses turned out to be close to the budgeted amounts.Los gastos reales resultaron estar próximos a las cantidades presupuestadas.
a. ser íntimo
Ariadna and Montse have been close since they were children.Ariadna y Montse han sido íntimas desde que eran niñas.
b. ser estrecho
Their relationship was close for years.Su relación era estrecha durante años.
a. ser cercano
Zack and Tim are close relatives.Zack y Tim son parientes cercanos.
b. ser directo
Jeff and Alex are not close relatives, but they look like they could be brothers.Jeff y Alex no son parientes directos, pero parecen como si fueran hermanos.
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