English for Spanish

Word/Phrase: Have butterflies in your stomach Definition: To feel nervous. Spanish Translation: Tener mariposas en el estómago Example: I always…

Word/Phrase: Put all your eggs in one basket Definition: To risk everything on one idea or plan. Spanish Translation: Poner…

Word/Phrase: Have a sweet tooth Definition: To love sugary food. Spanish Translation: Tener debilidad por los dulces Example: She has…

Word/Phrase: Rain cats and dogs Definition: To rain very heavily. Spanish Translation: Llover a cántaros Example: Take an umbrella —…

Word/Phrase: Let your hair down Definition: To relax and enjoy yourself. Spanish Translation: Relajarse / soltarse la melena Example: It’s…

Word/Phrase: Kill two birds with one stone Definition: To accomplish two things at once. Spanish Translation: Matar dos pájaros de…

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

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

Word/Phrase: Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on more than you can handle. Spanish Translation: Querer…

Word/Phrase: Keep your chin up Definition: Stay positive in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Mantén la cabeza en alto /…

Word/Phrase: Cry over spilled milk Definition: To be upset about something that can’t be changed. Spanish Translation: Llorar sobre leche…

Word/Phrase: Break the ice Definition: To start a conversation in a social setting. Spanish Translation: Romper el hielo Example: He…

Word/Phrase: Bend over backwards Definition: To make a great effort to help someone. Spanish Translation: Hacer lo imposible por alguien…

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…