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get mixed up

confundir

mezclarse con

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get mixed up(

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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

1. (to get confused)

a. confundir

Despite knowing the twins for 20 years, I still get their names mixed up.A pesar de que hace 20 años que conozco a los gemelos, todavía me confundo sus nombres.

2. (to get involved; used with "with")

a. mezclarse con

I hope my brother doesn't get mixed up with the wrong crowd.Espero que mi hermano no se mezcle con la gente equivocada.

b. liarse con

Those boys are a little suspicious. Don't get mixed up with them.Esos chicos son un poco sospechosos. No te líes con ellos.

3. (to involve; used with "in")

a. meter en

Diego's brother got him mixed up in some shady dealings.El hermano de Diego lo metió en algunos negocios turbios.

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

4. (to combine)

a. mezclarse

After the crash, the chemicals that the truck was carrying got mixed up, causing an explosion.Después del choque, las sustancias químicas que llevaba el camión se mezclaron y provocaron una explosión.

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