Spanish Phrase of the Day : Let sleeping dogs lie
Word/Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie Definition: Don’t stir up old problems. Spanish Translation: No remover el pasado Example: Just let…
Word/Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie Definition: Don’t stir up old problems. Spanish Translation: No remover el pasado Example: Just let…
Enervate Meaning: To weaken or drain energy. Example: The heat enervated the runners.
Word/Phrase: Jump on the bandwagon Definition: To join a popular trend or activity. Spanish Translation: Subirse al carro Example: Everyone…
Dichotomy Meaning: A division into two parts. Example: There is a dichotomy between theory and practice.
Word/Phrase: Break a leg Definition: Good luck (usually said to performers). Spanish Translation: ¡Mucha suerte! (a los actores) Example: Break…
Cacophony Meaning: A harsh mixture of sounds. Example: The city streets were filled with cacophony.
Word/Phrase: On the ball Definition: Being alert and efficient. Spanish Translation: Estar al tanto / ser eficiente Example: She’s really…
Beguile Meaning: To charm or enchant. Example: He beguiled the audience with his stories.
Word/Phrase: Back to the drawing board Definition: To start over with a new plan after a failure. Spanish Translation: Volver…
Acumen Meaning: The ability to make good judgments. Example: Her business acumen led to great success.
Word/Phrase: Pull someone’s leg Definition: To joke or tease someone. Spanish Translation: Tomarle el pelo a alguien Example: Are you…
Zephyr Meaning: A gentle breeze. Example: A zephyr cooled the summer afternoon.
Word/Phrase: Hit the nail on the head Definition: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. Spanish Translation:…
Yield Meaning: To give way or surrender. Example: The army was forced to yield to the enemy.
Word/Phrase: A blessing in disguise Definition: Something that seems bad at first but has a good result. Spanish Translation: Una…
Xenial Meaning: Hospitable, especially to strangers. Example: The host was xenial to all guests.
Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata (informal) Example: Sadly, their old dog kicked…
Wane Meaning: To decrease gradually. Example: Interest in the project began to wane.
Word/Phrase: Cut corners Definition: To do something the easiest or cheapest way, often poorly. Spanish Translation: Hacer las cosas de…
Verbose Meaning: Using more words than needed. Example: His verbose speech bored the audience.