turn on the TV set

turn on the TV set(
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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. prender la televisión
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My grandpa doesn't know how to turn on the TV set. He always asks me for help.Mi abuelo no sabe prender la televisión. Siempre me pide ayuda.
b. encender la televisión
I turned on the TV set, but the speakers aren't working.Encendí la televisión, pero los parlantes no están funcionando.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. prende la televisión
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)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Mom, can you turn on the TV set? - Turn on the TV set yourself. You're perfectly capable.Mamá, ¿puedes prender la televisión? - Prende la televisión por ti misma. Eres capaz.
b. enciende la televisión
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 on the TV set with the remote control. - I can't. It doesn't have batteries.Enciende la televisión con el control remoto. - No puedo. No tiene pilas.
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