make a scene
make a scene(
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sin
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (imperative; used to address one person)
a. arma un escándalo (informal) (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?).
Make a scene when he's with his friends. That'll get his attention.Arma un escándalo cuando esté con sus amigos. Así llamarás su atención.
b. monta un escándalo (informal) (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?).
Make a scene, something to distract people while we make off with the diamonds.Monta un escándalo, algo que distraiga a la gente mientras nos llevamos los diamantes.
2. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
a. armen un escándalo (plural)
Make a scene in a public place if you want people to pay attention to your cause.Armen un escándalo en un lugar público si quieren que la gente presten atención a su causa.
b. monten un escándalo (plural)
Don't let your boss get away with this. Go to his office and make a scene.No dejen que su jefe salga impune de esta. Vayan a su oficina y monten un escándalo.
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.).
3. (to cause an uproar)
a. armar un escándalo
Let's not make a scene. Just sign the divorce papers.No armemos un escándalo. Firma los papeles del divorcio de una vez.
b. montar un escándalo
Cathy got drunk and made a scene at the party.Cathy se emborrachó y montó un escándalo en la fiesta.
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