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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 keep under observation)
a. vigilar
Can you keep an eye on my computer while I go to the bathroom?¿Puedes vigilar mi computadora mientras voy al baño?
2. (to assume responsibility)
a. cuidar
Harriet asked her sister to keep an eye on her teenage daughter while she is away.Harriet le pidió a su hermana que cuidara de su hija adolescente mientras ella está fuera.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
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3. (imperative, to assume responsibility)
a. cuida (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Keep an eye on the littlest puppy. He might be sick.Cuida del cachorro más pequeño. Puede que esté enfermo.
4. (imperative, to keep under observation)
a. vigila (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Keep an eye on that horse. It's going to win the race.Vigila aquel caballo. Va a ganar la carrera.
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