Word/Phrase: Face the music Definition: To accept the consequences of your actions. Spanish Translation: Afrontar las consecuencias Example: He had to face the music after breaking the rules. Spanish Example: Tuvo que afrontar las...
Quixotic Meaning: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic. Example: His quixotic plans were admired but impractical.
Word/Phrase: Have butterflies in your stomach Definition: To feel nervous. Spanish Translation: Tener mariposas en el estómago Example: I always get butterflies in my stomach before speaking in public. Spanish Example: Siempre tengo mariposas...
Pernicious Meaning: Having a harmful effect. Example: The pernicious weed spread quickly across the farmland.
Word/Phrase: Put all your eggs in one basket Definition: To risk everything on one idea or plan. Spanish Translation: Poner todos los huevos en la misma cesta Example: Don’t put all your eggs in...
Obdurate Meaning: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion. Example: He remained obdurate despite the evidence against him.
Word/Phrase: Have a sweet tooth Definition: To love sugary food. Spanish Translation: Tener debilidad por los dulces Example: She has a sweet tooth and always eats dessert. Spanish Example: Tiene debilidad por los dulces...
Nadir Meaning: The lowest point. Example: The company’s profits hit their nadir last year.
Word/Phrase: Rain cats and dogs Definition: To rain very heavily. Spanish Translation: Llover a cántaros Example: Take an umbrella — it’s raining cats and dogs. Spanish Example: Lleva paraguas — está lloviendo a cántaros.
Meticulous Meaning: Showing great attention to detail. Example: She was meticulous in organizing the event.
Word/Phrase: Let your hair down Definition: To relax and enjoy yourself. Spanish Translation: Relajarse / soltarse la melena Example: It’s the weekend — time to let your hair down. Spanish Example: Es fin de...
Laconic Meaning: Using very few words. Example: His laconic reply suggested he was uninterested.
Word/Phrase: Kill two birds with one stone Definition: To accomplish two things at once. Spanish Translation: Matar dos pájaros de un tiro Example: I killed two birds with one stone by shopping while waiting....
Kinetic Meaning: Relating to or resulting from motion. Example: The kinetic energy of the moving car was tremendous.
Word/Phrase: The early bird catches the worm Definition: People who wake up or act early have an advantage. Spanish Translation: A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda Example: I always get to the market early...
Judicious Meaning: Having good judgment or sense. Example: She made a judicious decision to invest in the startup.
Word/Phrase: In the same boat Definition: In the same situation as others. Spanish Translation: Estar en el mismo barco Example: We’re all in the same boat — let’s work together. Spanish Example: Todos estamos...
Iconic Meaning: Widely recognized and well-established. Example: The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.
Word/Phrase: Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on more than you can handle. Spanish Translation: Querer abarcar más de lo que se puede Example: He bit off more than he...
Histrionic Meaning: Overly theatrical or melodramatic. Example: Her histrionic reaction to the news seemed exaggerated.
