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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

1. (to travel by car)

a. ir en carro

How are you going to get here? - We're going to drive over and stop for lunch along the way.¿Cómo van a llegar aquí? - Iremos en carro y vamos a pararnos para almorzar en camino.

b. venir en carro

Our friends drove over from Barcelona last night.Nuestro amigos vinieron en carro de Barcelona anoche.

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

2. (to squash with a vehicle)

a. aplastar

I dropped my sunglasses when I was crossing the street, and then a car drove over them.Se me cayeron las gafas de sol cuando cruzaba la calle, y un carro las aplastó.

3. (to drive across)

a. cruzar

We saw the Empire State Building while we were driving over the bridge.Vimos el Empire State Building mientras cruzábamos el puente.

b. atravesar

If you go out to California, you'll drive over the Rockies on the way.Si vas a California, atravesarás las Rocosas en camino.

4. (to exceed)

a. exceder

Don't drive over the speed limit; there's a speed trap through here.No excedas el límite de velocidad, que la policía suele estar por aquí haciendo multas.

5. (to bring)

a. llevar en carro

You'll never make the bus. I'll drive you over.Nunca conseguirás el autobús. Yo te llevo en carro.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

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6. (imperative)

a. ven con el carro

There isn't time for you to ride your bike here. Just drive over.No hay tiempo para que vengas en bicicleta. Ven con el carro nomás.

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