English for Spanish

Word/Phrase: Put your foot in your mouth Definition: To say something embarrassing or inappropriate. Spanish Translation: Meter la pata Example:…

Word/Phrase: Be all ears Definition: To listen very carefully. Spanish Translation: Estar todo oídos Example: Tell me what happened—I’m all…

Word/Phrase: Speak of the devil Definition: Said when someone you’ve just been talking about arrives. Spanish Translation: Hablando del rey…

Word/Phrase: Hit the nail on the head Definition: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. Spanish Translation:…

Word/Phrase: Get the hang of it Definition: To learn how to do something. Spanish Translation: Cogerle el truco Example: It…

Word/Phrase: Burn the midnight oil Definition: To stay up late working or studying. Spanish Translation: Quemarse las pestañas Example: He…

Word/Phrase: Let the cat out of the bag Definition: To reveal a secret unintentionally. Spanish Translation: Irse de la lengua…

Word/Phrase: Actions speak louder than words Definition: What people do is more important than what they say. Spanish Translation: Las…

Word/Phrase: The ball is in your court Definition: It’s your turn to make a decision or take action. Spanish Translation:…

Word/Phrase: Back to square one Definition: To start again from the beginning. Spanish Translation: Volver al punto de partida Example:…

Word/Phrase: A blessing in disguise Definition: Something that seems bad at first but has a good result. Spanish Translation: Una…

Word/Phrase: Cut corners Definition: To do something in a cheap or easy way, often sacrificing quality. Spanish Translation: Hacer las…

Word/Phrase: On cloud nine Definition: Extremely happy. Spanish Translation: Estar en las nubes (felicidad) Example: She was on cloud nine…

Word/Phrase: Spill the beans Definition: To reveal a secret. Spanish Translation: Revelar un secreto Example: He accidentally spilled the beans…

Word/Phrase: Go the extra mile Definition: To do more than what is expected. Spanish Translation: Hacer un esfuerzo adicional Example:…

Word/Phrase: Once in a blue moon Definition: Very rarely. Spanish Translation: Muy de vez en cuando Example: I see my…

Word/Phrase: Break a leg Definition: A way to wish someone good luck. Spanish Translation: ¡Mucha suerte! (expresión teatral) Example: Break…

Word/Phrase: Cost an arm and a leg Definition: To be very expensive. Spanish Translation: Costar un ojo de la cara…

Word/Phrase: Get cold feet Definition: To suddenly become nervous or unsure about something. Spanish Translation: Echarse atrás por nervios Example:…

Word/Phrase: Face the music Definition: To accept the consequences of your actions. Spanish Translation: Afrontar las consecuencias Example: He had…