Verbos Frasales Flashcards
What is a phrasal verb?
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) that creates a new meaning.
True or False: Phrasal verbs can have both literal and idiomatic meanings.
True
Fill in the blank: The phrasal verb ‘give up’ means to _____ trying.
stop
Which of the following is a phrasal verb? a) run b) run out of c) running
b) run out of
What does the phrasal verb ‘look after’ mean?
To take care of someone or something.
True or False: Phrasal verbs can only be used in informal contexts.
False
Provide an example of a separable phrasal verb.
‘Turn off’ as in ‘Please turn off the lights.’
What does ‘bring up’ mean?
To raise a topic or subject for discussion.
Fill in the blank: To ‘run into’ someone means to _____ unexpectedly.
meet
Which phrasal verb means to complete something successfully?
‘Carry out’
True or False: All phrasal verbs are inseparable.
False
What is the meaning of ‘break down’?
To stop functioning or to collapse emotionally.
Multiple choice: What does ‘give in’ mean? a) To surrender b) To push forward c) To ignore
a) To surrender
What does the phrasal verb ‘take off’ mean in an aviation context?
To leave the ground and begin to fly.
Fill in the blank: ‘Put off’ means to _____ something to a later time.
posponer
Which of the following is an example of an inseparable phrasal verb? a) turn off b) look for c) take apart
b) look for
What does ‘make up’ mean?
To invent a story or lie, or to reconcile after a disagreement. Representa.
True or False: Phrasal verbs can change the meaning of the original verb.
True
What does ‘run out of’ mean?
To have no more of something left.
Multiple choice: Which phrasal verb means to cancel? a) call off b) put off c) take off
a) call off
Fill in the blank: ‘Come across’ means to _____ unexpectedly.
find
What does ‘set up’ mean?
To arrange or establish something.
True or False: ‘Get along’ means to have a good relationship.
True
What does ‘show up’ mean?
To arrive or appear at a location.
Multiple choice: Which phrasal verb means to reduce in size? a) cut down b) break down c) take down
a) cut down
Fill in the blank: ‘Fall apart’ means to _____ into pieces.
break
Look after
Cuidar de (niños, por ejemplo)
Look forward to
Esperar (con ilusión)
Give up
Rendirse
Break up
Romper, disolver
Made up of
Compuesto de
Look out
Tener cuidado
Put Away
Guardar
Put off
Posponer, desanimar
Put on
Ponerse (prendas), encender, engordar
Take care of
Cuidar de
Take off
Quitarse, despegar (un avión)
take part in
Participar
Take up
Emprender, empezar (una nueva actividad)
Try on
Probarse (ropa o accesorios)
Turn down
Reducir, rechazar
Turn off
Apagar
Turn on
Encender (algo con interruptor)
Bring up
Educar, criar. Poner un tema
Check in
Registrarse. facturar
Check out
Dejar la habitación de hotel
come on
Venga
come on
Venga
Fill in
Rellenar. Sustituir (a una persona)
Find out
Descubrir, averiguar
Go on
Continuar
go out
Salir
Call off
Cancelar
Set up
Instalar, armar, montar
Braek down
Averiar
Pick up
Recoger
Come back
Regresar
Run out of
Quedarse sin (algo se acabó)
Run into …
Topar con … (Literal o figurado)
Run away
Huir
Runaway
Huida, escape, fugitivo (sustantivo)
Run over
Atropellar
Struck up (strike up)
Inició (conversación, amistad)
Watch out
Alerta, cuidado
