turn on the computer
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turn on the computer(
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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.).
1. (general)
a. encender la computadora (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
When I turned on the computer, this "there was an error" message popped up and it wouldn't let me log in.Cuando encendí la computadora, apareció este mensaje de "hubo un error" y no me permitió ingresar.
b. prender la computadora (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I can't turn on the computer because the battery is dead.No puedo prender la computadora porque se agotó la batería.
c. encender el ordenador (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
The updates will install when you turn on the computer.Las actualizaciones se instalarán cuando enciendes el ordenador.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. enciende la computadora (informal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Turn on the computer and wait for the automatic programs to open.Enciende la computadora y espera que abren los programas automáticos.
b. prende la computadora (informal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Alright, turn on the computer and we'll see if it's working.Bueno, prende la computadora y vamos a ver si funciona.
c. enciende el ordenador (informal) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Spain
Turn on the computer by pressing this button.Enciende el ordenador por presionar este botón.
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