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punch in

punch in(
puhnch
 
ihn
)
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. teclear
Just punch in the numbers and you'll be good to go.Solo tienes que teclear los números y ya está.
a. romper
If you insult my mother, I'll punch your head in!Si insultas a mi mamá, ¡te romperé la cabeza!
3. (to clock in)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. fichar
Could you please punch me in while I fix the coffee machine?¿Me puedes fichar mientras reparo la máquina de café?
b. fichar al entrar
Could you please punch me in? I'll be there in a minute.¿Me podrías fichar al entrar? Llegaré en un minuto.
c. marcar tarjeta
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I punched in another employee, and now I am in trouble.Marqué la tarjeta de otro empleado y ahora estoy en un lío.
d. marcar tarjeta al entrar
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I'm going to be late, and I'm afraid I'll lose my job. - I'll punch you in.Voy a llegar tarde y me temo que perderé el trabajo. - Te marcaré la tarjeta al entrar.
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 clock in)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. fichar
I typically punch in at 8 am.Normalmente, ficho a las 8 am.
b. fichar al entrar
I forgot to punch in and my boss is accusing me of skipping work.Me olvidé de fichar al entrar y mi jefe me acusa de haber faltado.
c. marcar tarjeta
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Punch in before you get to your locker.Marca la tarjeta antes de que llegues a tu locker.
d. marcar tarjeta al entrar
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I punched in late yesterday, and my boss is angry.Ayer marqué la tarjeta al entrar tarde y mi jefe está enojado.
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