Juan Ignacio Bacella
The Doors - Break On Through (To The Other Side)
Dominar los phrasal verbs es uno de los pasos más importantes para sonar natural en inglés. Aunque pueden parecer intimidantes al principio, se trata simplemente de combinaciones de un verbo con una o más partículas que, juntas, crean un significado completamente nuevo. Entender cómo funcionan y practicarlos en contexto marca la diferencia entre un inglés básico y uno fluido.
¿Qué es un phrasal verb y cómo se identifica?
Un phrasal verb es una combinación de un verbo y otras partículas (preposiciones o adverbios) que forman una unidad de significado [0:42]. Lo importante es que no puedes traducir cada palabra por separado, porque el resultado no tendría sentido. Por ejemplo, turn on no significa "girar sobre", sino encender. Lo mismo ocurre con wake up: traducir cada elemento de forma individual genera confusión.
Estos phrasal verbs también se consideran expresiones idiomáticas (idiomatic expressions) porque transmiten sentimientos o acciones muy específicas [4:22]. La clave está en comprenderlos como una unidad completa y siempre dentro de un contexto.
¿Cuáles son los phrasal verbs más comunes del día a día?
A partir de una composición de ejemplo, se identifican varios phrasal verbs de uso frecuente [1:20]:
¿Cómo ampliar tu vocabulario con más phrasal verbs?
Además de los anteriores, hay otros phrasal verbs muy útiles que vale la pena incorporar [5:22]:
¿Cuál es la mejor forma de practicar phrasal verbs?
La forma más efectiva de aprender phrasal verbs es usarlos en contexto [7:38]. No basta con memorizar listas; necesitas crear tus propias oraciones y situaciones donde cada phrasal verb tenga sentido. Escríbelos, úsalos al hablar y presta atención cuando los escuches en conversaciones, películas o podcasts.
Un ejercicio práctico consiste en tomar cada uno de los phrasal verbs vistos y escribir una oración original con cada uno. Así pasas de la teoría a la práctica real. Recuerda que los phrasal verbs deben entenderse siempre como una unidad completa, nunca traducidos palabra por palabra.
¿Cuál de estos phrasal verbs ya conocías y cuál fue nuevo para ti? Comparte tus oraciones de práctica en los comentarios.
Juan Ignacio Bacella
The Doors - Break On Through (To The Other Side)
Angela Mateus
:) I hope this helps
feel under the weather => Not fell ok, felling a litlee bit down broke down => It's not longer worked ended up => the result, like finally come up with => be creative with something freaking out => go crazy, lost your mind make up something on spot => invent or creative something without preparation
Thks
Maria Dolores Aguilar Guardado
I felt under the weather a week ago. I am freaking out because the traffic is too infernal during rush hours. My sister is looking forward to visiting Guatemala again. I was late for school so I had to make up something on spot.
Felipe Bernardo González Barranco
Thank you!
Maria de los Angeles Marroquin Romero
Jimmy Caicedo
I'm looking forward to watching movies in English and understanding them without subtitles. Honestly learning English was scary at the beginning but, little by little I figure out that isn't a big deal, instead, is challenging and enjoyable.
Abraham Cutberto Rivera Ramírez
Norma Yamileth Diaz Escobar
I have a question. In the case that I use a phrasal verb next to the verb, I need to put “to”?
David Carrillo Castillo
"I need to figure out the solution for this problem"
I think depends on the sentence that it is
Huáscar Suárez Chávez
sofia velandia
I'll do over documentation project cause the team called off the tool AI. I'll figured out how to do it, I just need breath and time, the ideas will came up I'm sure. Its an emergency, I need make up a MVP by Monday and I cant hold on more. My boss's looking foward to my project
Alan Antonio González Garcia
Break down
His fridge broke down yesterday.
It's very likely that my dad's cellphone will break down because it's too old.
Bump into
When I was going to my sister's house, I bumped into her.
I hope to bump into a famous person during my visit to LA.
Call off
They had to call off the soccer match because of the rain.
It seems to be raining, I think I will call off my party.
Come across
Hey Tony! I came across your notes in my room.
I would like to come across a briefcase full of money.
Carry on
She carried on with her class after the interruption.
It's difficult to carry on running in the storm.
Drop out
Julia's brother dropped out of university.
Martin is considering dropping out of the masters program.
Find out
Victoria finally found out the truth about her mother.
Its necessary to find out the secret way to continue.
give away
The coffe shop gave coffe away to clients who arrived with their pets.
Monica is organizing a giveaway of her products.
get rid of
He got rid of obstacles to achive his purpose.
I usually get rid of distractions to focus on my tasks.
Hang out
My mother likes to hang out and cooking.
Hanging out and doing things we enjoying is important to mental health.
hurry up
Hurry up! We need to arrive early at class.
Its neccesary to go right now, hurry up.
mess up
People always mess up everything.
My little sister messed up my room.
Show up
The math teacher finally showed up.
Martha was very sad because her boyfriend didnt show up at her party.
Pass out
His daughter passed out after the colision.
I have never passed out in my life.
Piss off
Why have you not cleaned your room? Your mom will get pissed off.
The boss was pissed off in the morning.
run out
I have to go to the market because the coffee is running out.
I was going to see my girlfriend when I noticed that I ran out of gas.
Take off
The first thing that my mom did when arrived at the house was to take off her jacket.
Plase take your shoes off before going into the house.
work out.
I really love to go to work out.
Laura usually works out.
Watch out
Watch out! This is a dangerous zone.
If you are thinking about driving to the mountains, watch out for animals. There are lots.
Carlos David Mesa Gómez
My boss had to call off the morning meeting because the poor internet conection I haven´t figure out what the problem is, please hold on a moment The data than you sent to me yesterday were wrong, i need to do the report over
Victor Vivas
is this ok? 1._ i'm looking the best way to learn english, i need to figure it out. 2._ i have some troubles i must to call of the dinner 3._ can you hold on for a moment, please
Orlando castellanos
1 i need to figure it out the best way to learn english 2 i have some troubles i must call OFF the dinner 3 can you hold on for a moment please?
Brandon Rodrigo Henríquez Bonilla
😃 I hope this helps
feel under the weather => Not fell ok, felling a litlee bit down broke down => It’s not longer worked ended up => the result, like finally come up with => be creative with something freaking out => go crazy, lost your mind make up something on spot => invent or creative something without preparation
Thk
Emmanuel Chávez Mera
that was great Brandon!
Valeria Quirama Pineda
I am not completly sure about it
julyabeltran
I tried many times to learn English however I feel like I don't have any progress. I definitely have to figure out the best way to learn for that reason I look forward to start on platzi because it is a new methodology that I can use. I don't want to call off my intention to learn that why I gonna to do the exercises and the activities for improve
German Beyer
Hold on = wait a moment Figure out = understand / find the answer Do over = do again Call off = Cancel Look forward to = Pleassed or excited about something that is going to happen
Daniel Buitrago
Phrasal verbs are important because they are extremely common in informal English, and unless you are familiar with their meanings, understanding informal language will be difficult. In addition, learning to use phrasal verbs correctly will help you sound natural in casual conversation.
John Fredy Bohorquez
feel under broke down ended up come up freaking out make up
Lina Velasco
I called off the meeting, i was busy!
You need to figure it out!
Hold on!
I'm looking forward to seeing you, again!
Maria Teresa Valdes Perez
we used to have a plan , but we have to call off it.
sorry i´m late ,my watch break down last nigth.