turn off the water

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turn off the water(
tuhrn
 
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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. cortar el agua
The plumber turned off the water to fix the pipes.El plomero cortó el agua para arreglar las tuberías.
b. cerrar el agua
This is the control that turns off the water.Este es el mando para cerrar el agua.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. corta el agua
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)
Do reduce your bill, turn off the water at night.Para reducir tu factura, corta el agua por las noches.
b. cierra el agua
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)
Turn off the water when you're done showering.Cierra el agua cuando acabes de ducharte.
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