you can't tell me what to do

you can't tell me what to do(
yu
 
kahnt
 
tehl
 
mi
 
wuht
 
tu
 
du
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tú a mí no me mandas
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)
I want a turn with the fire truck! You have to share! - You can't tell me what to do! It's mine!¡Quiero mi turno con el carro de bomberos! ¡Tienes que compartir! - ¡Tú a mí no me mandas! ¡Es mío!
b. tú a mí no me dices qué hacer
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)
You can't tell me what to do! You're not the boss of me!¡Tú a mí no me dices qué hacer! ¡No eres mi jefe!
c. tú a mí no me das órdenes
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)
You can't tell me what to do. You're not my dad.Tú a mí no me das órdenes. No eres mi papá.
d. no me digas qué hacer
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)
You can't tell me what to do, Pablito. My mom said I'm a big kid now.No me digas qué hacer, Pablito. Mi mamá me dijo que ya soy grande.
a. ustedes a mí no mandan
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You can't tell me what to do. I have rights!Ustedes a mí no mandan. ¡Tengo derechos!
b. ustedes a mí no me dicen qué hacer
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You can't tell me what to do! I do what I want!¡Ustedes a mí no me dicen qué hacer! ¡Hago lo que me da la gana!
c. ustedes a mí no me dan órdenes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You can't tell me what to do. This is my decision.Ustedes a mí no me dan órdenes. Esta es mi decisión.
d. no mi digan qué hacer
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You can't tell me what to do! I'm not going to the doctor! - Get in the car, sweetie.¡No me digan qué hacer! ¡No voy al médico! - Sube al carro, mi amor.
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