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

phrase

1. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. trata de no

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Try not to worry too much.Trata de no preocuparte tanto.

b. intenta no

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I know the bites are itchy, but try not to scratch them.Sé que las picadas te pican, pero intenta no rascarte.

c. trate de no

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

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

This is so boring! Try not to fall asleep.¡Qué aburrido está esto! Trate de no dormirse.

d. intente no

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

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Try not to think about your dog. I'm sure she's fine at the boarding kennel.Intente no pensar en su perra. Estoy segura de que está bien en la residencia canina.

2. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. traten de no

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

The baby's sleeping. Try not to wake him.El bebé está durmiendo. Traten de no despertarlo.

b. intenten no

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Wipe your feet, and try not to track mud in the house.Límpiense los pies, e intenten no meter barro en la casa.

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

3. (to attempt)

a. tratar de no

Anita tried not to spill the flour, but it fell over on the countertop.Anita trató de no derramar la harina, pero se le cayó sobre el tope del mostrado.

b. intentar no

I will try not to call you while you're on vacation.Intentaré no llamarlo mientras está de vacaciones.

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