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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. quitar frotando
Before you polish the shoes, rub the dirt off.Antes de que pulas los zapatos, quita la mugre frotando.
b. quitar
You have to rub off the first layer to see the lottery number.Hay que quitar la primera tapa para ver el número de lotería.
c. limpiar
Clean the grime off the apples before eating them.Limpia la mugre de las manzanas antes de comerlas.
d. borrar
Can someone stay after class to rub off the blackboard?¿Alguien puede quedarse después de la clase para borrar la pizarra?
a. contagiarse
My brother's enthusiasm for classic rock has rubbed off on me.El entusiasmo de mi hermano por el rock clásico se me ha contagiado.
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. quitarse
The dye from my new shirt rubbed off on my skin.El tinte de mi camisa nueva se me quitó en la piel.
b. borrarse
The design on the bottle has rubbed off over time.El diseño sobre la botella se ha borrado con el paso del tiempo.
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