turn on the oven

turn on the oven(
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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. encender el horno
You need matches to turn on the oven.Necesitas fósforos para encender el horno.
b. prender el horno
The cookies didn't bake because I forgot to turn on the oven.Las galletas no se hornearon porque me olvidé de prender el horno.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. enciende el horno
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)
(singular)
Turn on the oven ten minutes before you put in the pie.Enciende el horno diez minutos antes de meter el pastel.
b. prende el horno
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)
(singular)
Turn on the oven and let it heat up for a few minutes.Prende el horno y déjalo calentarse durante unos minutos.
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