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take a train

take a train(

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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

1. (to travel by train)

a. ir en tren

We can take a train or a bus. You choose.Podemos ir en tren o coger el autobús. Elige tú.

b. venir en tren (moving toward the speaker)

Did you take a train or did you drive here?¿Viniste en tren o manejaste aquí?

c. tomar un tren

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

I can take a train if it's not very crowded.Puedo tomar un tren si no está muy lleno.

d. coger un tren

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

If we take a train to Cuenca, we'll get there in three hours.Si cogemos un tren a Cuenca, llegaremos en tres horas.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

2. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. ve en tren

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)

Take a train from Paris to London. It's only an hour more than taking a plan.Ve en tren de París a Londres. Es solo una hora más que tomar un avión.

b. vaya en tren

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

It's snowing a lot. - Take a train. It will be safer than driving back home.Está nevando mucho. - Vaya en tren. Será más seguro que conducir de regreso a casa.

3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. vayan en tren (plural)

I can't drive you to the game tomorrow. Please take a train.No puedo conducirlos al partido mañana. Por favor vayan en tren.

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