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be about to
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be about to(
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uh
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baut
tu
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. estar a punto de
I was about to jump into the ocean when I saw a shark fin in the distance.Estaba a punto de tirarme al océano cuando vi una aleta de tiburón a lo lejos.
b. estar para
We need to take Bella for a walk. - Right now? I'm about to go to bed.Necesitamos sacar a Bella a pasear. - ¿Ahora mismo? Estoy para acostarme.
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