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Verbo Frasal: Run (Into, Out of, Away)

Dominar 'run into', 'run out of' e 'run away' vai te ajudar a falar um inglês natural e do dia a dia!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Phrasal verbs with 'run' change the verb's meaning from physical movement to social encounters, supply management, or escaping situations.

  • Use 'run into' for unexpected meetings or physical collisions: 'I ran into Tom.'
  • Use 'run out of' when a supply is finished: 'We ran out of milk.'
  • Use 'run away' to describe escaping or avoiding something: 'The cat ran away.'
🏃 + [into / out of / away] = New Meaning 💡

Overview

### Overview
Olha só, vamos falar de uma das partes mais importantes e, ao mesmo tempo, mais desafiadoras do inglês: os *phrasal verbs*. Se você quer soar como alguém que realmente domina o idioma e não apenas traduz palavra por palavra, você precisa dominar isso. Em português, temos verbos que já carregam o sentido completo, como 'encontrar', 'esgotar' ou 'fugir'.
Já no inglês, eles adoram combinar um verbo simples com uma preposição ou advérbio para criar um significado totalmente novo. É aí que entram os *phrasal verbs* com run.
Para nós, falantes de português brasileiro, isso pode ser um pouco confuso no começo. Por que run into não significa 'correr para dentro'? É porque o sentido é idiomático.
O run (correr) perde seu sentido literal de movimento rápido e ganha um sentido figurado quando se junta a outras palavras. Comparando com a nossa gramática, nós usamos verbos específicos para cada situação: 'encontrei um amigo por acaso' (encontrar), 'acabou o leite' (acabar) ou 'fugiu de casa' (fugir). No inglês, o run é um 'coringa' que, acompanhado das partículas certas, substitui esses verbos.
Entender essa estrutura é o que diferencia o nível B1 do nível avançado. Não é só decorar, é entender a lógica de que a preposição altera o verbo. Vamos mergulhar nisso de um jeito bem prático, pensando no seu dia a dia, seja no trabalho, no Uber ou naquele papo com os amigos no WhatsApp.
### How This Grammar Works
Vamos entender a mecânica da coisa. Um *phrasal verb* funciona como uma unidade semântica única. Em português, a gente tem a regência verbal, onde o verbo dita a preposição.
No inglês, a partícula (preposição ou advérbio) muda o significado do verbo original. O verbo run, que significa correr, sofre uma mutação quando se junta a into, out of ou away.
Essa característica de idiomaticidade é crucial. Em português, se eu digo 'eu corri para dentro da casa', eu estou descrevendo um movimento físico. Em inglês, run into raramente significa isso.
Ele significa 'encontrar por acaso' ou 'colidir com algo'. É uma mudança de significado que não tem uma tradução literal palavra por palavra.
Gramaticalmente, esses verbos podem ser transitivos (precisam de um complemento/objeto) ou intransitivos (o sentido se fecha no próprio verbo). O run into é transitivo: você precisa dizer *quem* ou *o que* você encontrou. O run out of também é transitivo: você precisa dizer *o que* acabou.
Já o run away pode ser usado sozinho (intransitivo) ou acompanhado de from para indicar de onde você está fugindo. Comparando com a nossa gramática, o português é uma língua de flexão verbal rica (eu corro, tu corres, ele corre...), enquanto o inglês é mais simples na conjugação, mas compensa essa simplicidade com esses blocos de *phrasal verbs*. É um sistema diferente, mas muito lógico quando você entende que a partícula adiciona 'direção' ou 'conclusão' à ação do verbo.
### Formation Pattern
Para formar esses *phrasal verbs*, a gente segue uma estrutura fixa. O mais importante é saber que, para esses exemplos, eles são inseparáveis. Isso significa que você não pode colocar nada entre o verbo e a partícula.
| Phrasal Verb | Estrutura | Exemplo | Tradução Aproximada |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| run into | run + into + objeto | I ran into my boss. | Encontrei meu chefe por acaso. |
| run out of | run + out of + objeto | We ran out of gas. | Acabou nossa gasolina. |
| run away | run + away (+ from) | He ran away. | Ele fugiu. |
Note que em run out of, o objeto vem logo depois de of. Você nunca vai dizer 'run coffee out of'. A ordem é sagrada: verbo + partícula + objeto. É como se fosse um bloco único de construção na sua frase.
### When To Use It
Vamos aplicar isso ao seu dia a dia. Pense em situações reais:
run into:
  1. 1Encontros casuais: 'I ran into my ex at the mall' (Encontrei meu ex no shopping). É perfeito para aquele encontro que você não planejou.
  2. 2Problemas: 'We ran into a technical issue with the app' (Tivemos um problema técnico com o aplicativo). Sabe quando o iFood dá erro ou o sistema do trabalho trava? Você *runs into a problem*.
run out of:
  1. 1Recursos físicos: 'I ran out of patience with this client' (Minha paciência com esse cliente acabou). A gente usa muito para coisas que acabam, como comida, dinheiro ou tempo.
  2. 2Recursos abstratos: 'We are running out of time!' (Estamos ficando sem tempo!). É muito comum usar no contínuo para indicar que algo está chegando ao fim.
run away:
  1. 1Fuga física: 'The thief ran away' (O ladrão fugiu).
  2. 2Fuga emocional/responsabilidade: 'You can't run away from your problems' (Você não pode fugir dos seus problemas). Usamos para situações onde alguém evita encarar algo difícil.
### Common Mistakes
Como brasileiros, a gente tende a cometer erros por causa da nossa língua materna (L1 interference). Aqui estão os top 3:
  1. 1A tradução literal: Tentar traduzir 'run into' como 'correr para dentro'. Isso acontece porque, em português, a gente usa verbos de movimento com preposições espaciais. Em inglês, a preposição aqui é funcional, não espacial.
  2. 2Confundir a separabilidade: Em alguns *phrasal verbs* (como pick up), você pode separar o verbo do objeto. Brasileiros tentam fazer isso com run into (ex: 'I ran my friend into'), o que soa muito estranho. Lembre-se: run into e run out of são inseparáveis!
  3. 3O uso do artigo antes de nomes: Em português, a gente costuma dizer 'Eu encontrei o João'. Em inglês, não se usa artigo antes de nomes próprios. O erro comum é dizer 'I ran into the John'. O correto é 'I ran into John'. A interferência do português aqui é forte porque nossa gramática exige o artigo definido para dar familiaridade, mas o inglês não faz isso com nomes de pessoas.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
É importante não confundir esses verbos com outros que parecem, mas não são iguais. Veja a tabela abaixo:
| Verbo | Sentido | Comparação com o Português |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| run into | Encontrar por acaso | Diferente de 'meet' (encontro marcado) |
| run out of | Ficar sem algo | Diferente de 'end' (terminar) |
| run away | Fugir | Diferente de 'escape' (que é mais formal) |
Enquanto 'meet' implica um planejamento, run into é totalmente acidental. É como se o destino tivesse colocado a pessoa na sua frente. Já run out of foca na escassez, enquanto 'end' foca no término de um processo. Sacou a diferença? É uma questão de nuance.
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1Posso usar 'run into' para encontros marcados?
Não! 'Run into' é só para o acaso. Se você marcou com alguém, use 'meet' ou 'meet up'.
  1. 1'Run out' e 'run out of' são a mesma coisa?
Quase. 'Run out' pode ser usado sozinho, como em 'The milk ran out' (O leite acabou). 'Run out of' precisa do objeto, como em 'I ran out of milk' (Eu fiquei sem leite).
  1. 1Como saber se o phrasal verb é separável?
Não existe uma regra única, mas a maioria dos que têm três palavras (como run out of) são inseparáveis. Com o tempo e a prática, você vai sentir o ritmo da frase, é tipo aprender a dirigir: no começo você pensa em cada marcha, depois flui naturalmente!

Conjugating 'Run' in Phrasal Verbs

Tense Subject Verb Form Particle Example
Present Simple
I / You / We / They
run
into
I run into him often.
Present Simple
He / She / It
runs
out of
She runs out of milk weekly.
Past Simple
All subjects
ran
away
They ran away yesterday.
Present Continuous
I
am running
out of
I am running out of time.
Present Perfect
He / She
has run
into
He has run into a problem.
Future
All subjects
will run
away
The cat will run away.

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage
I have run out of
I've run out of
Informal/Neutral
He has run into
He's run into
Informal/Neutral
We are running out of
We're running out of
Informal/Neutral

Meanings

A set of idiomatic expressions where the verb 'run' combines with prepositions to create specific meanings related to chance, exhaustion of resources, or flight.

1

Run into (Social)

To meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.

“You'll never guess who I ran into at the airport!”

“I hope I don't run into my ex-boyfriend tonight.”

2

Run into (Physical)

To physically collide with something or someone.

“The bus ran into a lamp post during the storm.”

“I was looking at my phone and ran into a door.”

3

Run out of

To finish a supply of something so that none is left.

“We have run out of coffee; can you buy some?”

“The car ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere.”

4

Run away

To leave a place or person secretly and suddenly, often to escape.

“He ran away from home when he was eighteen.”

“The dog ran away because the gate was left open.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Verbo Frasal: Run (Into, Out of, Away)
Phrasal Verb Significado Principal Exemplo em Uso
run into
Encontrar inesperadamente
I `ran into` my boss at the coffee shop.
run into
Colidir com
He accidentally `ran into` a lamppost.
run out of
Esgotar o suprimento
We're `running out of` time for this project.
run out of
Não ter mais nada
My phone is `running out of` battery.
run away
Escapar ou fugir
The cat `ran away` when the door opened.
run away
Evitar responsabilidades
You can't `run away` from adulting forever!
run away with
Imaginação dispara
My imagination `ran away with` me watching that movie.

Espectro de formalidade

Formal
I encountered an old colleague unexpectedly.

I encountered an old colleague unexpectedly. (Social encounter)

Neutro
I ran into an old friend.

I ran into an old friend. (Social encounter)

Informal
Guess who I bumped into!

Guess who I bumped into! (Social encounter)

Gíria
I tripped over my old mate at the shops.

I tripped over my old mate at the shops. (Social encounter)

Significados do Phrasal Verb 'Run'

RUN

Preposição: INTO

  • Run into (pessoa) Encontrar acidentalmente
  • Run into (problema) Encontrar dificuldade
  • Run into (objeto) Colidir com

Preposição: OUT OF

  • Run out of (físico) Esgotar suprimento (ex: leite, gasolina)
  • Run out of (abstrato) Esgotar (ex: tempo, paciência)

Preposição: AWAY

  • Run away (literal) Escapar, fugir
  • Run away (figurado) Evitar responsabilidade
  • Run away with (imaginação) Se deixar levar

Phrasal Verbs Formais vs. Informais

Informal (Phrasal Verb)
`run into` I `ran into` my old friend.
`run out of` We `ran out of` coffee.
`run away` He `ran away` from his duties.
Formal (Verbo Único)
encounter I `encountered` my old friend.
deplete We `depleted` our coffee supply.
avoid He `avoided` his duties.

Escolhendo o Phrasal Verb 'Run' Certo

1

Alguém/algo está se encontrando inesperadamente ou colidindo?

YES
Use `run into`
NO
Prossiga para a próxima pergunta.
2

Há uma diminuição de um suprimento ou recurso?

YES
Use `run out of`
NO
Prossiga para a próxima pergunta.
3

Alguém/algo está escapando, fugindo ou evitando?

YES
Use `run away`
NO
Considere outros phrasal verbs com 'run' ou 'run' literal.

Cenários de Phrasal Verbs com 'Run'

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Encontros Acidentais

  • Run into a friend
  • Run into an ex
  • Run into a celebrity

Esgotando Suprimentos

  • Run out of coffee
  • Run out of battery
  • Run out of time
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Fugindo/Evitando

  • Run away from problems
  • Run away from home
  • Imagination runs away with
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Encontrando Problemas

  • Run into trouble
  • Run into debt
  • Run into unexpected errors

Exemplos por nível

1

The boy runs away.

The boy runs away.

2

Do not run into the street.

Do not run into the street.

3

I run every day.

I run every day.

4

The dog runs away from the cat.

The dog runs away from the cat.

1

We ran out of bread.

We ran out of bread.

2

He ran into a tree on his bike.

He ran into a tree on his bike.

3

She is running away from the big dog.

She is running away from the big dog.

4

I ran into my teacher at the shop.

I ran into my teacher at the shop.

1

I ran into an old classmate at the wedding.

I ran into an old classmate at the wedding.

2

We've run out of time to finish the test.

We've run out of time to finish the test.

3

Why did the suspect run away from the police?

Why did the suspect run away from the police?

4

I'm running out of ideas for the party.

I'm running out of ideas for the party.

1

The project ran into several technical difficulties.

The project ran into several technical difficulties.

2

If we don't hurry, we'll run out of daylight.

If we don't hurry, we'll run out of daylight.

3

He's always running away from his responsibilities.

He's always running away from his responsibilities.

4

I ran into some trouble with my visa application.

I ran into some trouble with my visa application.

1

The company ran into a wall of opposition from the public.

The company ran into a wall of opposition from the public.

2

Our resources are running dangerously low; we might run out of options soon.

Our resources are running dangerously low; we might run out of options soon.

3

The imagination of the author really ran away with the plot in the final chapter.

The imagination of the author really ran away with the plot in the final chapter.

4

I ran into him quite by chance in the most unlikely of places.

I ran into him quite by chance in the most unlikely of places.

1

The legal team ran into a jurisdictional nightmare that stalled the case for years.

The legal team ran into a jurisdictional nightmare that stalled the case for years.

2

To suggest we have run out of steam would be a gross understatement of our current fatigue.

To suggest we have run out of steam would be a gross understatement of our current fatigue.

3

The horse ran away with the race, leaving the other competitors in the dust.

The horse ran away with the race, leaving the other competitors in the dust.

4

One cannot simply run away from the historical implications of such a decision.

One cannot simply run away from the historical implications of such a decision.

Fácil de confundir

Phrasal Verb: Run (Into, Out of, Away) vs Run into vs. Meet

Learners use 'run into' for planned meetings.

Phrasal Verb: Run (Into, Out of, Away) vs Run out of vs. Finish

Learners say 'I ran out of my dinner'.

Phrasal Verb: Run (Into, Out of, Away) vs Run away vs. Run off

They both mean leaving, but 'run off' is often more sudden or with someone else.

Erros comuns

I runned away.

I ran away.

Run is an irregular verb. The past tense is 'ran'.

I run into he.

I ran into him.

After a preposition/phrasal verb, use the object pronoun (him, her, them).

The dog run away.

The dog ran away.

Subject-verb agreement or past tense error.

I run in the room.

I ran into the room.

Use 'into' for movement from outside to inside.

We ran out milk.

We ran out of milk.

The phrasal verb is 'run out of'. You cannot skip 'of'.

I ran into to my friend.

I ran into my friend.

Don't add 'to' after 'into'. 'Into' already contains the direction.

He ran away the house.

He ran away from the house.

You need 'from' to show the starting point of the escape.

I ran Sarah into.

I ran into Sarah.

These phrasal verbs are inseparable. The object must come after the particle.

I ran out of my homework.

I finished my homework.

'Run out of' is for supplies/resources, not tasks.

I ran into a meeting at 5.

I have a meeting at 5.

'Run into' is only for unplanned meetings.

The idea ran away from me.

The idea ran away with me.

'Run away with' is the idiom for losing control of an idea or emotion.

Padrões de frases

I was ___ when I ran into ___.

We have run out of ___, so we need to ___.

Don't run away from ___!

The ___ ran into the ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend very common

Hey! Just ran into your brother at the gym.

Office/Work common

We've run out of printer toner again.

Travel/Airport occasional

I ran out of local currency at the airport.

Social Media common

Running away from my responsibilities like... [meme]

Emergency/Police occasional

The suspect ran away toward the park.

Dating occasional

I'm afraid I'll run into my ex at this party.

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Fique de Olho no Contexto

Phrasal verbs podem ter vários significados, então preste sempre atenção nas palavras ao redor. O contexto vai te dizer se 'ran into' significa um encontro amigável ou uma batida de carro! "Phrasal verbs can have multiple meanings, so always pay attention to the surrounding words. The context will tell you if 'ran into' means a friendly meeting or a car crash!"
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Não Separe 'out of'

'Run out of' funciona como uma unidade só. Você 'run out of gas' (fica sem gasolina), você não 'run gas out of'. Esse é um erro super comum, então fique atento! "'Run out of' acts as a single unit. You 'run out of gas,' you don't 'run gas out of.' This is a super common error, so be mindful!"
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Pratique com o Dia a Dia

Pense no seu dia: 'Did I run into anyone today?' (Encontrei alguém hoje sem querer?). 'Am I running out of anything?' (Estou ficando sem alguma coisa?). 'Am I running away from something (like doing dishes)?' (Estou fugindo de algo, tipo lavar a louça?). A aplicação na vida real é a chave! "Think about your own day: 'Did I run into anyone today?' 'Am I running out of anything?' 'Am I running away from something (like doing dishes)?' Real-life application is key!"
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Phrasal Verbs são Informais

Esses phrasal verbs são perfeitos para conversas informais, redes sociais e bate-papos do dia a dia. Para redações formais ou e-mails profissionais, pense em usar equivalentes de uma só palavra, como 'encounter' ou 'deplete'. "These phrasal verbs are perfect for informal chats, social media, and everyday conversations. For formal essays or professional emails, consider using single-word equivalents like 'encounter' or 'deplete.'"
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Além de Correr Literalmente

Lembre-se que 'run' nesses phrasal verbs raramente significa correr fisicamente. Você pode 'run into' uma dívida (se endividar) ou 'run out of' sorte (ficar sem sorte) sem mover um músculo! "Remember that 'run' in these phrasal verbs rarely means physical running. You can 'run into' debt or 'run out of' luck without moving your feet an inch!"

Smart Tips

Use 'ran out of time' or 'ran into traffic' to give a natural-sounding excuse.

I am late because there was much traffic. Sorry, I ran into some heavy traffic on the way.

Check if there is a noun after it. If yes, you MUST add 'of'.

We ran out sugar. We ran out of sugar.

Don't just say 'I saw him'. Use 'I ran into him' to emphasize the surprise.

I saw my cousin at the mall unexpectedly. I ran into my cousin at the mall!

Use 'run into a wall' or 'run into trouble' to describe obstacles vividly.

I had a big problem with the project. I ran into a bit of trouble with the project.

Pronúncia

/rʌn ˈɪntuː/

Linking 'Run' and 'Into'

The 'n' in 'run' links to the 'i' in 'into', sounding like 'ru-ninto'.

ran INto

Stress on Particles

In phrasal verbs, the stress often falls on the particle (into, out, away) rather than the verb.

Surprise Intonation

I ran into SARAH! ↗

Expresses shock or excitement about the meeting.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Into is for Impact (meeting or hitting); Out Of is for Empty; Away is for Escape.

Associação visual

Imagine a car hitting a wall (Run Into), a gas gauge pointing to 'E' (Run Out Of), and a prisoner jumping a fence (Run Away).

Rhyme

Ran into a friend, ran out of cash, ran away from the scene in a dash.

Story

I was driving when I ran into a friend. We went for coffee but the shop had run out of beans. I was so embarrassed I wanted to run away!

Word Web

UnexpectedCollisionDepletedExhaustedEscapeFlightChance

Desafio

Write three sentences about your day yesterday using 'ran into', 'ran out of', and 'ran away'.

Notas culturais

In the UK, 'run out of' is often used with 'petrol' instead of 'gas'. Also, 'run away' is common in folklore (e.g., The Gingerbread Man).

Americans frequently use 'run into' for both people and physical objects. 'Run away' is often used in the context of 'runaway successes' in business.

Australians might use 'run into' but also 'bump into' very frequently in casual speech.

The verb 'run' comes from Old English 'rinnan'. Phrasal verb constructions became dominant in Middle English as the language shifted away from prefixes to particles.

Iniciadores de conversa

Who was the last person you ran into unexpectedly?

Have you ever run out of something important while cooking?

If you could run away to any country for a week, where would you go?

What do you do when you run out of patience?

Temas para diário

Describe a time you ran into a problem at work or school. How did you fix it?
Write a story about a character who runs away from a mysterious castle.
List five things you have run out of this month and how it affected your day.
Discuss the pros and cons of 'running away' from your problems versus facing them.

Erros comuns

Incorrect

Correto


Incorrect

Correto


Incorrect

Correto


Incorrect

Correto

Test Yourself

Escolha a frase correta para completar a sentença.

I completely ___ milk this morning, so I couldn't have cereal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ran out of
'Ran out of' significa não ter mais suprimento de algo.
Encontre e corrija o erro na frase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She ran away an old friend at the concert.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She ran into an old friend at the concert.
Para encontrar alguém por acaso, usamos 'run into', não 'run away'. 'Run away' significa fugir.
Qual frase usa corretamente um phrasal verb com 'run'? Múltipla escolha

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We are running out of time to finish the assignment.
'Run out of' é uma frase fixa onde o objeto vem depois de 'out of'.
Digite a frase correta em inglês. Tradução

Translate into English: 'Mi teléfono se está quedando sin batería.'

Answer starts with: ["M...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["My phone is running out of battery.","My phone's running out of battery."]
'Running out of battery' é a forma comum de dizer que a carga do celular está baixa.

Score: /4

Exercicios praticos

8 exercises
Fill in the missing particles.

I'm sorry I'm late; I ran ___ of gas on the way here.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: out of
We use 'run out of' when a supply (like gas) is finished.
Choose the correct past tense form. Múltipla escolha

Yesterday, I ___ into my old boss at the supermarket.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ran
The past tense of 'run' is 'ran'.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

We ran Sarah into at the park.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ran into Sarah
'Run into' is inseparable; the object must come after the particle.
Match the phrasal verb to its meaning. Match Pairs

1. Run into, 2. Run out of, 3. Run away

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Meet by chance, 2-Finish supply, 3-Escape
These are the primary definitions of the three phrasal verbs.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

out / of / we / have / coffee / run

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We have run out of coffee.
The structure is Subject + have + run + out of + Object.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can say 'I ran him into' if you met him by surprise.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Run into' is inseparable.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Why are you so stressed? B: I'm ___ of time to finish this report!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: running out of
We use 'running out of' for abstract resources like time.
Which of these can you 'run out of'? Grammar Sorting

Sort: [Milk, A friend, Time, A car]

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Milk and Time
You run out of supplies (milk) or abstract resources (time), not people or vehicles.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Complete a frase com o phrasal verb correto. Preencher as lacunas

I never expected to ___ my old elementary school teacher at the university.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: run into
Identifique e corrija o erro gramatical. Error Correction

The children run away from their parents at the park.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The children ran away from their parents at the park.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta? Múltipla escolha

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My car is running out of gas.
Traduza a frase para o inglês. Tradução

Translate into English: 'Ella se encontró con muchos problemas durante su viaje.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She ran into a lot of problems during her trip.","She ran into many problems during her trip."]
Organize as palavras para formar uma frase. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You can't run away from your problems.
Combine o início da frase com o final correto. Match Pairs

Match the sentence halves:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Escolha o melhor phrasal verb para completar a frase. Preencher as lacunas

His wild ideas always seem to ___ with him when he's brainstorming.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: run away
Encontre e corrija o erro na frase. Error Correction

Be careful not to run in the pole.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Be careful not to run into the pole.
Qual frase usa 'run out of' corretamente? Múltipla escolha

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She realized she had run out of milk for her cereal.
Traduza para o inglês: 'No quiero huir de mis responsabilidades.' Tradução

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I don't want to run away from my responsibilities.","I do not want to run away from my responsibilities."]
Organize as palavras para formar uma pergunta coerente. Sentence Reorder

Put the words in order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Do you ever run into unexpected problems?
Emparelhe o phrasal verb com seu significado principal. Match Pairs

Match each phrasal verb with its meaning:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Perguntas frequentes (8)

No, `run out of` is only for supplies or resources. If you mean you don't want to see them anymore, you might say `I've run out of patience with my friend`.

They mean the same thing! `Bump into` is slightly more informal, but both describe meeting someone by surprise.

No, `runned` is not a word in English. The past tense is always `ran`.

Yes, you can `run away from your feelings`, which means you are trying to avoid dealing with them.

Only if you mention the thing you are escaping. `He ran away` (No object) vs `He ran away from the dog` (With object).

Yes! This is a very common way to say you encountered a difficulty or obstacle.

Yes, it is neutral. However, in very formal reports, you might use `exhausted our supply` or `depleted our resources`.

It means to get very excited about an idea and perhaps take it too far or lose control of it.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Encontrarse con / Quedarse sin

Spanish uses completely different verbs rather than particles.

French low

Tomber sur / Manquer de

French uses idiomatic verbs like 'tomber' (fall) instead of 'run'.

German moderate

Zufällig treffen / Ausgehen

German uses separable prefixes which are similar in logic to English particles.

Japanese none

Deau / Nakunaru

Japanese uses specific verbs that don't involve the concept of 'running'.

Arabic low

Nafada / Iltaqa bi-sudfa

Arabic uses formal verb roots rather than a verb+preposition combination.

Chinese partial

Pèng dào / Yòng wán

Chinese uses resultative verb compounds (verb + result) which is a similar logic to phrasal verbs.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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