turn on the stove

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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 la cocina
My neighbor turned on the stove and forgot to turn if off. He could have blown his house up.Mi vecino encendió la cocina y se olvidó de apagarla. Podría haber hecho explotar la casa.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. enciende la cocina
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 stove please. I can't; I'm afraid of fire.Enciende la cocina, por favor. Yo no puedo; le tengo miedo al fuego.
b. encienda la cocina
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Turn on the stove and place the pot on it.Encienda la cocina y coloque la olla encima.
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