English for Spanish

Word/Phrase: By the book Definition: Following rules strictly. Spanish Translation: Seguir las reglas al pie de la letra Example: He…

Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling sick or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar pachucho / no encontrarse bien Example: I’m feeling…

Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or quit. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After several failed…

Word/Phrase: Piece of cake Definition: Something very easy to do. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece…

Word/Phrase: Hit the sack Definition: To go to bed. Spanish Translation: Irse a la cama Example: I’m really tired —…

Word/Phrase: In hot water Definition: In trouble or in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en un lío Example: He’s…

Word/Phrase: On thin ice Definition: In a risky or dangerous situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en la cuerda floja Example: You’re…

Word/Phrase: Under someone’s nose Definition: Happening very close without being noticed. Spanish Translation: Delante de sus narices Example: The keys…

Word/Phrase: Go the extra mile Definition: To put in more effort than expected. Spanish Translation: Hacer un esfuerzo adicional Example:…

Word/Phrase: Beat around the bush Definition: Avoid saying what you mean directly. Spanish Translation: Andarse por las ramas Example: Stop…

Word/Phrase: A dime a dozen Definition: Very common and not special. Spanish Translation: Muy común / abundante Example: These apps…

Word/Phrase: The best of both worlds Definition: To enjoy the benefits of two different situations. Spanish Translation: Lo mejor de…

Word/Phrase: Get cold feet Definition: To become nervous or unsure. Spanish Translation: Echarse atrás por miedo Example: She got cold…

Word/Phrase: Miss the boat Definition: To miss an opportunity. Spanish Translation: Perder la oportunidad Example: He missed the boat on…

Word/Phrase: It’s not rocket science Definition: It’s not that difficult. Spanish Translation: No es tan complicado Example: Just follow the…

Word/Phrase: Spill the beans Definition: To reveal a secret. Spanish Translation: Soltar la sopa Example: He accidentally spilled the beans…

Word/Phrase: Add fuel to the fire Definition: To make a bad situation worse. Spanish Translation: Echar más leña al fuego…

Word/Phrase: Let sleeping dogs lie Definition: Don’t stir up old problems. Spanish Translation: No remover el pasado Example: Just let…

Word/Phrase: Jump on the bandwagon Definition: To join a popular trend or activity. Spanish Translation: Subirse al carro Example: Everyone…

Word/Phrase: Break a leg Definition: Good luck (usually said to performers). Spanish Translation: ¡Mucha suerte! (a los actores) Example: Break…