Intermediate Idiomatic Expressions 2024-2025

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What is the best translation for 'No te pongas los ojos en blanco'?

  • Don't close your eyes.
  • Don't put your eyes in white.
  • Don't roll your eyes. (correct)
  • Don't stare blankly.

Which of the following phrases expresses that something 'made you laugh'?

  • Eso me hizo llorar
  • Tú me hiciste reír (correct)
  • Eso me hace sonreír
  • Poner los ojos en blanco

What does the phrase 'Eso es lo que es importante' mean?

  • This is the only important thing.
  • That is why it's important.
  • That is what is important. (correct)
  • That is something important.

What does 'No hace falta' mean?

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Which phrase would you use to say 'I didn't pay attention to him/her'?

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In the context of the provided text, what is the function of an infinitive used at the beginning of a sentence?

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Which phrase best translates to 'Don't get involved in my affairs'?

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If someone says 'Terminé en la oficina del director,' what does that imply?

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If you want to say 'in order to read', which phrase would you use?

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What is the correct translation for '¡Me asustaste!'?

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What is a possible context to use the phrase 'Ups, se me fue'?

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If someone says '¡No sabías con quién te metías!', what are they implying?

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The phrase 'Has dado en el clavo' means:

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What does 'Me da igual' express?

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Which of these phrases is closest in meaning to 'I don't want to meddle where I'm not wanted'?

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What does 'Me equivoqué de coche' mean?

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When someone says '¡(Yo) Me divertí mucho!', what did they likely experience?

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If you wanted to say 'I don't have any desire to see that movie', which phrase would be the most appropriate?

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In the context of time, what does 'llevar' indicate?

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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Fue una escapada por un pelo'?

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Which of these sentences correctly uses 'llevar' to describe how long something has been going on?

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What does '¡Fue sin querer!' suggest about an action that occurred?

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What is the closest meaning of 'Eso sí que es'?

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Which of the following is NOT a common use of 'llevar'?

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Which phrase expresses regret about a past action?

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Which expression would you use to say 'It wasn't on purpose'?

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Which of these phrases implies that something could have been either better or worse?

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How would you express 'If only I had gone' using the provided expressions?

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Which sentence would you use to express 'I should not have left that in my car'?

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Which phrase is most appropriate for expressing 'I didn't realize'?

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Which of the expressions implies a state of doubt?

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How would you say 'If only I knew that before'?

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Flashcards

dicho eso

It's a phrase that expresses a sense of agreement, understanding, or acceptance. It can be used to confirm information, show empathy, or acknowledge something.

¡Lo han clavado!

It's used to express that a person or a group of people have done something correctly or successfully. It translates to 'nailed it!'.

Tú me hiciste reír.

It means "you made me laugh." It's used to express that someone's behavior or words caused someone to laugh.

Tengo ganas de…

It refers to someone's desire or lack of desire to do something. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

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No hace falta…

It's used to convey that an action is unnecessary or not required. It's equivalent to 'It's not necessary...'.

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No te metas en...

To avoid getting involved in something, especially something that could cause trouble.

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Es asunto mío.

Used to tell someone not to interfere with your personal affairs.

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No es tema tuyo.

A common way to express that something is not someone else's concern.

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¡(No) sabes con quién te metas!

A phrase used to warn someone about the consequences of their actions.

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Me equivoqué de...

Describes a situation where you did something wrong or made the wrong choice.

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Llevar

A versatile verb with various meanings depending on the context.

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Llevar + amount of time + activity (-ando / -iendo)

To express an action that has been ongoing for a specified period of time.

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Eso sí que es.

Used to emphasize something that is truly the case.

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Ojalá que hubiera + past participle

Used to express a wish that something had happened differently in the past.

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Ojalá que tuviera + noun

Expresses regret or a wish for a different choice in the past.

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No fue a proposito

Expresses the idea that something was unavoidable.

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No me arrepiento

Indicates that the speaker does not feel remorse for their actions.

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Me hace dudar de mi propia cordura

This phrase implies that the speaker is surprised by the actions or words of someone else and is questioning their own sanity as a result.

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Lo dudo

The speaker expresses uncertainty or disbelief about something.

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Ojalá que supiera + verb + before

Used to express regret or a wish for a different choice in the past.

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Podría haber sido peor / mejor

Used to express the possibility that something could have been better or worse compared to the actual situation.

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Infinitive + es lo que es importante

The infinitive form of a verb followed by "es lo que es importante" is used to express the importance of an action or state. For example, "Hablar en español es lo que es importante en clase hoy." means "Speaking Spanish is what's important in class today."

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Terminé en...

The phrase "terminé en..." means "I ended up in..." and is used to describe where someone eventually arrived after a series of events. For example, "Terminé en el hospital" means "I ended up in the hospital."

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Me da igual

The phrase "Me da igual" means "It's all the same to me" and expresses indifference or lack of preference. It can also be translated as "I don't care."

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Divertirse

The verb "divertirse" means "to have fun" and is used to describe an enjoyable experience. For example, "¡Me divertí mucho!" means "I had a lot of fun!"

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¡Me Asustaste!

The phrase "¡Me asustaste!" means "You scared me!" It suggests that you were frightened or startled by someone's action.

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¡Me asombraste!

The phrase "¡Me asombraste!" means "You surprised me!" and expresses surprise or amazement. It suggests that something unexpected or remarkable happened.

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¡Me Despertaste!

The phrase "¡Me despertaste!" means "You woke me!" and is used to express that someone caused you to wake up.

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¡Me engañó!

The phrase "¡Me engañó!" means "He/She/Usted tricked/deceived me!" and suggests that someone has misled or tricked you.

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Study Notes

Intermediate Idiomatic Expressions 2024-2025

  • Even - Odd Idiomatic phrases are listed; examples include "No te metas en problemas" (Don't get yourself into trouble) and "Es asunto mío" (It's my business).
  • Grammatical Gender: Spanish nouns are either masculine or feminine; the ending of a word (-a or -o) reveals its gender. This affects the articles used (e.g., un/uno vs. una/una).
  • "Don't interfere/Don't stick your nose in other people's business": This translates to the idiom "Me equivoqué" (I made a mistake.).
  • Carrying/bringing: The verb "llevar" is used to convey carrying objects/people or to talk about how long something has lasted. It can indicate time spent doing something. Examples include "Llevar dos semanas sin jugar" (having not played for two weeks) or "Llevar treinta minutos esperándote" (waiting 30 minutes for someone).
  • Infinitive Use: The infinitive (e.g., "hablar") can act as an gerund or an "ing"-word at the beginning of a sentence.
  • "I ended up": The expression used in Spanish ("terminé") can be used when talking about unexpected or unwanted situations, as seen with "en el hospital".
  • Expressions of Surprise & Reaction: Phrases like "¡Me asombraste!" (You surprised me!) and "¡Me asustaste!" (You scared me!) convey surprise or fear. Similar phrases include "Me engañó" / "Me engañaste" / "Te engañé" - which translates to "He/She/You tricked me".
  • "It was a close call": "Fue una escapada por un pelo" translates as 'It was a close call'.
  • Expressions of Regret: "No me arrepiento," (I don't regret it), demonstrates no remorse.
  • Conditional Expressions: Phrases like "Ojalá que supiera eso antes" (I wish I knew that sooner) express wishes or unrealized conditions.
  • "I didn't realize": This is expressed in Spanish as "No me di cuenta."
  • Common Idiomatic Expressions: Numerous Spanish idioms are included, covering scenarios like "I don't want to get involved," or "I don't want to mess with."
  • Giving advice: The phrase "No le hagas caso" (Don't pay him any attention) and "Hágame caso!" (Pay attention to me) can be a way to share advice.
  • "I want to do something but don't have the energy to": This is discussed under the idiom "No tengo ganas de..." which translates to "I don't have the will to/I don't feel like."
  • "It's not necessary": This is expressed in Spanish as "No hace falta."

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