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be expected(
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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.).
a. esperarse
A lot of people are expected to apply for residency after these changes.Se espera que mucha gente aplicará por residencia tras estos cambios.
b. suponerse
Children from that school were always expected to do well and go to the top colleges.Siempre se suponía que los niños de esa escuela tendrían éxito y asistirían a las mejores universidades.
c. pensarse
It was expected that the mayor would resign as a result of the scandal.Se pensaba que el alcalde dimitiría como resultado del escándalo.
a. esperarse
You knew what was expected of you when you took this position.Sabías lo que se esperaba de ti cuando aceptaste este puesto.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It would have been nice to know we were expected to bring a gift. Thanks a lot for telling me!Nos hubieran avisado que había que traer un regalo. ¡Gracias por decírmelo!
You are expected to be dressed appropriately in school.Se espera que vayas vestido apropiadamente en la escuela.
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