Word/Phrase: Under the weather Definition: Feeling sick or unwell. Spanish Translation: Estar pachucho / no encontrarse bien Example: I’m feeling a bit under the weather today. Spanish Example: Hoy me encuentro un poco pachucho.
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Ubiquitous Meaning: Present everywhere. Example: Smartphones are ubiquitous today.
Word/Phrase: Throw in the towel Definition: To give up or quit. Spanish Translation: Tirar la toalla Example: After several failed attempts, she threw in the towel. Spanish Example: Después de varios intentos fallidos, tiró...
Tactile Meaning: Relating to touch. Example: The sculpture had a tactile quality.
Word/Phrase: Piece of cake Definition: Something very easy to do. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece of cake. Spanish Example: El examen fue pan comido.
Sagacity Meaning: Wisdom. Example: Her sagacity was evident in her advice.
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Word/Phrase: Hit the sack Definition: To go to bed. Spanish Translation: Irse a la cama Example: I’m really tired — time to hit the sack. Spanish Example: Estoy muy cansado — hora de irse...
Recalcitrant Meaning: Resisting authority. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to comply.
Word/Phrase: In hot water Definition: In trouble or in a difficult situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en un lío Example: He’s in hot water with his boss for missing the meeting. Spanish Example: Está en...
Quagmire Meaning: A difficult or precarious situation. Example: The negotiations became a quagmire.
Word/Phrase: On thin ice Definition: In a risky or dangerous situation. Spanish Translation: Estar en la cuerda floja Example: You’re on thin ice after arriving late again. Spanish Example: Estás en la cuerda floja...
Pugnacious Meaning: Eager to fight. Example: The pugnacious boxer dominated the ring.
Word/Phrase: Under someone’s nose Definition: Happening very close without being noticed. Spanish Translation: Delante de sus narices Example: The keys were right under your nose the whole time. Spanish Example: Las llaves estuvieron delante...
Ostentatious Meaning: Showy or pretentious. Example: Her ostentatious jewelry was the talk of the party.
Word/Phrase: Go the extra mile Definition: To put in more effort than expected. Spanish Translation: Hacer un esfuerzo adicional Example: He always goes the extra mile for his customers. Spanish Example: Siempre hace un...
Noxious Meaning: Harmful or poisonous. Example: The factory emitted noxious gases.
Word/Phrase: Beat around the bush Definition: Avoid saying what you mean directly. Spanish Translation: Andarse por las ramas Example: Stop beating around the bush and get to the point. Spanish Example: Deja de andarte...
Misanthrope Meaning: A person who dislikes others. Example: He was a misanthrope who avoided society.
