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trip over(
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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.).
a. tropezar
Watch you don't trip over. This room's a mess.Cuidado, no vayas a tropezar. Este cuarto es un desastre.
b. tropezar y caerse
Tommy tripped over when I wasn't looking and hit his head.Mientras yo estaba distraída, Tommy tropezó y se cayó y se dio un golpe en la cabeza.
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.).
a. tropezarse con
I tripped over a rug and fell flat on my face.Me tropecé con una alfombra y me di de bruces con el suelo.
b. tropezar con
Nigel tripped over a toy in the dark and fell down the stairs.En medio de la oscuridad, Nigel tropezó con un juguete y se cayó por la escalera.
a. atrancarse con
Susie keeps tripping over words when reading.Susie suele atrancarse con las palabras cuando lee.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I tried to explain what had happened, but I kept tripping over the words.Traté de explicar lo que había pasado, pero se me trababa la lengua.
My dad often trips over words when he's on the phone.A mi padre suele trabársele la lengua cuando habla por teléfono.
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