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rub hard
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. restregar
I had to rub that stain really hard to get it out.Tuve que restregar la mancha mucho para quitarla.
b. sobar con fuerza (person, body part)
Miguel told Ana to rub his shoulder hard.Miguel le dijo a Ana que le sobara el hombro con fuerza.
c. frotar fuertemente
Don't rub the surface of the wood so hard or you'll damage it.No frotes la superficie de la madera tan fuertemente o le vas a hacer daño.
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
a. restregar
You have to rub hard to smooth out the edges of the board.Hay restregar para alisar los bordes del madero.
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