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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. empezar a
The baby began to cry because she was hungry.La beba empezó a llorar porque tenía hambre.
b. comenzar a
The firework show was suspended because it began to rain.El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales se suspendió porque comenzó a llover.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. empieza a
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)
Begin to play the piano. I'm going to sit on the couch.Comienza a tocar el piano. Yo voy a sentarme en el sofá.
b. comienza a
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)
"Begin to walk," said the soldier to the prisoner."Comienza a caminar," le dijo el soldado al prisionero.
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