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start a car

start a car(
stard
 
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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. arrancar un coche
You don't know how to start a car? - No, I live in a city and I don't have a driver's license.¿No sabes cómo arrancar un coche? – No, vivo en una ciudad y no tengo licencia de conducir.
b. encender un coche
When you start a car, you always have to make sure that the garage door is open.Cuando enciendes un coche, siempre tienes que asegurarte de que la puerta del garaje esté abierta.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. arranca un coche
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)
Start a car to see how it works.Arranca un coche para ver cómo funciona.
b. arranque un coche
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Start a car whenever you want. You can see how it runs.Arranque un coche cuando quiera. Puede ver como funciona.
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