English for Spanish

Word/Phrase: Put all your eggs in one basket Definition: To depend completely on one option. Spanish Translation: Poner todos los…

Word/Phrase: Have a sweet tooth Definition: To love sugary food. Spanish Translation: Ser goloso Example: She definitely has a sweet…

Word/Phrase: Call it a day Definition: To stop working for the day. Spanish Translation: Dar por terminado el día Example:…

Word/Phrase: Go bananas Definition: To become crazy or overly excited. Spanish Translation: Volverse loco Example: The crowd went bananas when…

Word/Phrase: Pull someone’s leg Definition: To joke or tease someone. Spanish Translation: Tomarle el pelo a alguien Example: Relax, I’m…

Word/Phrase: A piece of cake Definition: Very easy. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece of cake….

Word/Phrase: It’s not rocket science Definition: It’s not very complicated. Spanish Translation: No es ciencia espacial Example: Come on, it’s…

Word/Phrase: In the same boat Definition: In the same situation as others. Spanish Translation: Estar en el mismo barco Example:…

Word/Phrase: On the fence Definition: Undecided about something. Spanish Translation: Estar indeciso Example: I’m still on the fence about going…

Word/Phrase: Take something with a grain of salt Definition: To view something skeptically. Spanish Translation: Tomarse algo con pinzas Example:…

Word/Phrase: Out of the blue Definition: Unexpectedly or suddenly. Spanish Translation: De la nada Example: She called me out of…

Word/Phrase: Kick the bucket Definition: To die (informal/humorous). Spanish Translation: Estirar la pata Example: He finally kicked the bucket at…

Word/Phrase: Jump the gun Definition: To do something too soon or prematurely. Spanish Translation: Adelantarse Example: They jumped the gun…

Word/Phrase: Hit the books Definition: To start studying intensely. Spanish Translation: Ponerme a estudiar Example: I have a test tomorrow—time…

Word/Phrase: Bend over backwards Definition: To do everything possible to help someone. Spanish Translation: Hacer hasta lo imposible Example: She…

Word/Phrase: Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on a task that is too big or difficult….

Word/Phrase: The early bird catches the worm Definition: People who wake up or act early have an advantage. Spanish Translation:…

Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling slightly ill or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar indispuesto Example: I’m feeling a bit under…

Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or admit defeat. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After many…

Word/Phrase: Under someone’s wing Definition: Being protected or guided by someone. Spanish Translation: Bajo la tutela de alguien Example: She…