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be open

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sé franco
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Be open with your counselor. It will be a waste of time otherwise.Sé franco con el consejero. Si no, será una pérdida de tiempo.
b. sea franco
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Be open with the police or you will look suspicious.Sea franca con la policía o parecerá que es culpable.
a. sean francos
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Be open with your teachers about what happened. The truth will be out anyway.Sean francos con sus profesores acerca de lo que pasó. La verdad saldrá a la luz igual.
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 abierto
When I arrived, the door was open, and the lights were on.Cuando llegué, la puesta estaba abierta y las luces, encendidas.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Although she was asleep, her eyes were open.Aunque estaba dormida, tenía los ojos abiertos.
Peter's mouth was open, as if he wanted to say something.Peter tenía la boca abierta, como si quisiera decir algo.
a. estar abierto
Our program is open to all children between 5 and 12 years.Nuestro programa está abierto a todos los niños de entre 5 y 12 años.
a. ser abierto
Cynthia is very open about her personal life.Cynthia es muy abierta respecto de su vida personal.
a. estar abierto
Our boss is open to suggestions and proposals.Nuestro jefe está abierto a sugerencias y propuestas.
a. estar abierto
The mall is open from 9 am to 9 pm.El centro comercial está abierto de 9 am a 9 pm.
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