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pick up the phone

pick up the phone(
pihk
 
uhp
 
thuh
 
fon
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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
a. contestar el teléfono
Hugo was cooking and couldn't pick up the phone.Hugo estaba cocinando y no pudo contestar el teléfono.
b. coger el teléfono
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Can someone please pick up the phone?¿Puede alguien por favor coger el teléfono?
a. tomar el teléfono
Diego picked up the phone to call his sister.Diego tomó el teléfono para llamar a su hermana.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. contesta el teléfono
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)
Pick up the phone, please. My hands are wet.Contesta el teléfono, por favor. Tengo las manos mojadas.
b. coge el teléfono
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Pick up the phone when grandma calls, please.Coge el teléfono cuando llame abuela, por favor.
a. recoge el teléfono
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)
Pick up the phone, please. Try not to leave it on the floor.Recoge el teléfono, por favor. No lo dejes en el suelo.
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