PHRASAL VERBS

By Jessica Johana Vargas

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs are usually two Words of Phrases…

They can consist of a combination ofAdverbs or Verbs + Preposition

Let’s consider the Word: “Break”

Brake: Romper Quebrar

Let’s See …..

But We can use Brake as a Phrasal Verb and it has a total different meaning

BREAK DOWN meaning: “Stop Functioning”.

My car broke down in the Highway

Laura broke down when she heard the news.

Break Down: similar to “Get Upset”

Our teacher broke the cake down for Us.

Divide Into SmallerPieces

Force entry to a building

The thief wants to break in and steal everything

The Fire Fighter needs to break Into the house and rescue the baby.

Break Into: Enter forcibly

Karen wants to brake her new shoes in.

To wear something so it doesn’t feel newBrake something In

We broke in the meeting because we wanted some coffee

His phone calls were constantly breaking In.

Break Up : End a Relationship

Lilly and Andrew broke up last week