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Which of these phrases can be used to express that someone did something incorrectly?
Which of these phrases can be used to express that someone did something incorrectly?
- ¡Lo has clavado!
- Para escuchar
- No te pongas los ojos en blanco.
- Eso no deberÃa haber pasado. (correct)
Which phrase can be used to express that someone is tired of the situation?
Which phrase can be used to express that someone is tired of the situation?
- No le hagas caso.
- Eso me hace sonreÃr.
- ¡Lo han clavado!
- No te pongas los ojos en blanco. (correct)
Which phrase is used to express that something is unnecessary?
Which phrase is used to express that something is unnecessary?
- No hace falta escuchar. (correct)
- Eso me hizo reÃr.
- No tenÃa ganas de ir.
- ¡Me dejo plantado!
Which phrase is used to express that someone does something perfectly?
Which phrase is used to express that someone does something perfectly?
Which phrase would you use to express that you are annoyed?
Which phrase would you use to express that you are annoyed?
Which phrase means 'Don’t pay attention to him'?
Which phrase means 'Don’t pay attention to him'?
Which phrase describes someone who is not always successful?
Which phrase describes someone who is not always successful?
Which phrase can be used to express an action that was unintentional?
Which phrase can be used to express an action that was unintentional?
Which of the following best translates 'No te metas en mis asuntos'?
Which of the following best translates 'No te metas en mis asuntos'?
If someone says 'Me equivoqué de persona,' what did they do wrong?
If someone says 'Me equivoqué de persona,' what did they do wrong?
Which of these sentences uses 'llevar' to express 'having spent time doing something'?
Which of these sentences uses 'llevar' to express 'having spent time doing something'?
Which phrase is closest in meaning to 'No quiero meterme donde no me llaman'?
Which phrase is closest in meaning to 'No quiero meterme donde no me llaman'?
What does the expression 'Eso sà que es' imply?
What does the expression 'Eso sà que es' imply?
If someone says '¡No sabes con quién te metes!', what are they likely trying to do?
If someone says '¡No sabes con quién te metes!', what are they likely trying to do?
Which sentence below demonstrates the use of 'llevar' to indicate 'time without doing something'?
Which sentence below demonstrates the use of 'llevar' to indicate 'time without doing something'?
In the context of the provided text, which of the following is NOT a correct use of the expression 'Me equivoqué'?
In the context of the provided text, which of the following is NOT a correct use of the expression 'Me equivoqué'?
Which phrase expresses the idea of not realizing something?
Which phrase expresses the idea of not realizing something?
Which of the following best translates 'It wasn't on purpose'?
Which of the following best translates 'It wasn't on purpose'?
Which phrase conveys a sense of wishing for something that is not currently true?
Which phrase conveys a sense of wishing for something that is not currently true?
Which phrase suggests a past action that should not have been done?
Which phrase suggests a past action that should not have been done?
Which of these best translates to 'If only I had more time'?
Which of these best translates to 'If only I had more time'?
Which of the following translates as 'I doubt it'?
Which of the following translates as 'I doubt it'?
In what way is the expression 'No me arrepiento' best translated into English?
In what way is the expression 'No me arrepiento' best translated into English?
Which phrase best expresses 'It couldn't have been me!'?
Which phrase best expresses 'It couldn't have been me!'?
What does 'Eso (no) es lo que iba a decir' translate to?
What does 'Eso (no) es lo que iba a decir' translate to?
Which of the following phrases indicates an expectation or hope?
Which of the following phrases indicates an expectation or hope?
What is the meaning of 'Me da igual'?
What is the meaning of 'Me da igual'?
How would you say 'I finished in the hospital' in Spanish?
How would you say 'I finished in the hospital' in Spanish?
What does '¡Me asombraste!' mean?
What does '¡Me asombraste!' mean?
Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive to express an -ing word?
Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive to express an -ing word?
What is the correct translation of 'I escaped by a hair'?
What is the correct translation of 'I escaped by a hair'?
What phrase indicates one was tricked or deceived?
What phrase indicates one was tricked or deceived?
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iba a + infinitive
iba a + infinitive
To express an action that was intended to be done but wasn't necessarily completed. Example: "I was going to eat pizza, but then I decided to have pasta."
Ãbamos a + infinitive
Ãbamos a + infinitive
To state a planned action for a group. Example: "We were going to go to the beach, but it was raining, so we stayed home."
esperaba
esperaba
To describe something you hoped or expected would happen. Example: "I was hoping to see you yesterday."
estaba + -ando/-iendo
estaba + -ando/-iendo
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creÃas
creÃas
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pensé
pensé
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pensábamos
pensábamos
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terminé + preposition
terminé + preposition
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Don't put yourself in problems / Stay out of it
Don't put yourself in problems / Stay out of it
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You (don't) know who you're dealing with!
You (don't) know who you're dealing with!
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I don't want to put myself where I'm not called.
I don't want to put myself where I'm not called.
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I made a mistake.
I made a mistake.
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Me hace agua la boca
Me hace agua la boca
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Let someone do something
Let someone do something
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Llevar
Llevar
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Dicho eso
Dicho eso
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That's what it is.
That's what it is.
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It's my business, not your business
It's my business, not your business
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Hecho eso
Hecho eso
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Visto eso
Visto eso
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It's not your issue
It's not your issue
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¡Lo han clavado!
¡Lo han clavado!
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Eso me hizo...
Eso me hizo...
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No hace falta...
No hace falta...
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Ojalá que + subjunctive
Ojalá que + subjunctive
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Ojalá que hubiera + past participle
Ojalá que hubiera + past participle
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Ojalá que hubiera + past participle
Ojalá que hubiera + past participle
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PodrÃa haber sido peor/mejor
PodrÃa haber sido peor/mejor
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No podrÃa haber sido yo
No podrÃa haber sido yo
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No deberÃa haber + past participle
No deberÃa haber + past participle
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No me di cuenta
No me di cuenta
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No me arrepiento
No me arrepiento
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Study Notes
Intermediate Idiomatic Expressions 2024-2025
- Even -> Odd
- No te metas: Don't put yourself/Stay out of it.
- -en problemas: in problems
- -en lÃos: in trouble
- -en mis asuntos: in my business
- Es asunto mÃo, no es asunto tuyo: It's my business, not your business.
- No es tema tuyo: It's not your issue.
- ma/-pa/-ta: (not specified)
- el problema, el tema, el mapa, el planeta: problems, subject, map, planet
- - normalmente, si una palabra termina en -a = feminina: generally, if a word ends in -a, it's feminine (una / unas /la/las)
- - normalmente, si una palabra termina en -o = masculina: generally, if a word ends in -o, it's masculine (un / unos / el/los)
- ¡(No) sabes con quién te metas!: You (don't) know who you are dealing/messing with!
- ¡No sabÃa con quién me metaba!: I didn't know who I was messing with!
- No quiero meterme donde no me llaman, pero / sin embargo...: I don't want to put myself where I'm not called, but / however...
- Nunca/No me meto donde no me llaman...: I don't usually stick my nose where I'm not needed...
- No suelo meterme donde no me llaman.: I don't usually stick my nose in other people's business.
- No te metas: Don't put yourself/Stay out of it.
- I don't interfere / I don't stick my nose in other people's business: Me equivoqué
- de persona / de coche / de clase / de botón / de fecha / de pedal...
- de edificio /
- Llevar: to carry/wear/bring
- ejemplos: Carry + time + activity (with -ando/ -iendo)
- Llevamos dos semanas sin jugar juegos en la clase de español: We've been without playing games in Spanish class for two weeks
- Llevo tres dÃas sin dormir: I haven't slept for three days.
- Llevo treinta minutos esperándote: I've been waiting for you for thirty minutes.
- ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas esperándome?: How long have you been waiting for me?
- Llevo toda la vida esperándote: I've been waiting for you all my life.
- Aurora llevaba muchos años esperando algo asÃ: Aurora had been waiting for something like this for many years.
- Llevo años esperando conocer a mi madre biológica: I've been waiting for years to meet my biological mother.
- ejemplos: Carry + time + activity (with -ando/ -iendo)
- I don't/stick nose in others business: (additional information).
- Ese (no) es lo que (yo) iba a decir, ibamos a hacer, iba a comer, esperaba, comÃa, creÃas, pensé, pensabamos (more expressions).
- Different grammatical situations: Llevan tres semanas sin hablar, Llevar + amount of time + gerund/infinitive.
- Using infinitives to replace -ing: Infinitivo + es lo que es importante, Hablar en español es lo que es importante hoy.
- Ending up/finished: Terminé (in different places of the world)
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This quiz focuses on intermediate idiomatic expressions in Spanish, elaborating on phrases that indicate boundaries and personal business. It includes examples, their meanings, and contextual usage, helping learners to grasp nuances in communication.
