What are Phrasal Verbs

A phrasal verb is a combination of two (or sometimes three) words that acts as a single verb. It consists of:

1. A Verb (e.g., get, look, go)
2. A Particle (a preposition or adverb like up, off, out)

The Key Rule: When these words are put together, they usually create a completely new meaning that is different from the original verb.

Example: > * Give = to hand something to someone.

“Dar, pasar”

Pero “Give up” cambia su signficado completamente debido a la partícula que lo sigue, en ese caso, la preposición “up”.

Give up = to stop trying or quit.

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Essential Phrasal Verbs

These are grouped by common contexts to help you memorize them more effectively.

1. Daily Routine & Movement

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
Wake up	Stop sleeping	I wake up at 7:00 AM.
Get up	Leave your bed	I wake up at 7:00, but I get up at 7:15.
Get on / off	Enter/leave a bus or train	Get off the bus at the next stop.
Go back	Return to a place	It’s late; I should go back home.
Hurry up	Do something faster	Hurry up! We are going to be late.

2. Social & Communication

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
Get along (with)	Have a good relationship	Do you get along with your brother?
Go out	Leave home for social reasons	Let’s go out for dinner tonight.
Hang out	Spend time relaxing	We like to hang out at the park.
Call back	Return a phone call	I’m busy now; can I call you back?

3. Study & Work

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
Look up	Search for info (in a book/web)	Look up the word in the dictionary.
Fill in	Write info in a form	Please fill in your name and address.
Turn on / off	Start/stop a machine or light	Can you turn off the TV?
Write down	Record info on paper	Write down my phone number.
Give up	Stop trying	Don’t give up! You can do it.

4. Clothing & Care

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
Put on	Place clothes on your body	Put on your coat; it’s cold.
Take off	Remove clothes	Please take off your shoes inside.
Try on	See if clothes fit	I want to try on this dress.
Look for	Try to find something	I’m looking for my keys.