wipe the worktop

wipe the worktop(
wayp
 
thuh
 
wuhrk
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tap
)
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
1. (to clean the counter)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. limpiar la cubierta
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Can you find me a rag? I want to wipe the worktop.¿Me encuentras un trapo? Quiero limpiar la cubierta.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
2. (imperative; used to address one person)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. limpia la cubierta
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)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
What can I do to help? - Wipe the worktop and set the table.¿Qué puedo hacer para ayudar? - Limpia la cubierta y pon la mesa.
b. limpie la cubierta
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Always wipe the worktop before and after preparing food.Siempre limpie la cubierta antes y después de preparar la comida.
3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. limpien la cubierta (plural)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Kids, dinner is almost ready. Wipe the worktop, please.Chicos, la cena está casi lista. Limpien la cubierta, por favor.
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