tomar el lugar de

tomar el lugar de(
toh
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mahr
 
ehl
 
loo
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gahr
 
deh
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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. to take the place of
Felipe tomó el lugar de su padre como director de la empresa.Felipe took the place of his father as the company's director.
b. to take someone's place
Necesitamos a alguien que pueda tomar el lugar de Mary en la obra.We need someone to take Mary's place in the play.
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