LE AÑADÍ UNA PIZCA DE SAL / LE AÑADÍ UNA PIZCA DE ACEITE
The correct answer is: I added a pinch/ dash of salt I added a dash of oil «Pinch» and «dash» can be used with «salt». However, with «oil» just «dash» can be used.
ESTÁ DE BAJA MEDICA
The correct answer is: He is on the sick (leave) Example: Anabel: Isn’t your brother working today? Norman: Oh,no. He is on the sick. He had surgery two weeks ago and he is recovering. Otras expresiones de este tipo son: El médico me dio de baja ( the doctor signed me off work) El médico […]
ME ESTABA MIRANDO DE ARRIBA A ABAJO
The correct answer is: She was looking (at) me up and down Example: Anabel: I felt so bad when I was at the party. That woman was looking me up and down! Norman: uff… I can imagine… she was giving you dirty looks.
¿DARIAS LA CARA POR MI?
The correct answer is: Would you stick up for me?/ Would you stand up for me? Examples: Norman: Anabel, I care a lot about you..Anabel: Really? Would you stand up for me? ———— Norman: I will stick up for you if it is necessary. They are not going to tease you anymoreAnabel: ohhh, thanks. That’s […]
NORMAN ME PLANTÓ AYER
The correct answer is: Norman ditched me yesterday / Norman stood me up yesterday Example: Norman: Why are you angry with me? Anabel: Because you ditched me yesterday…
TENGO MUCHA FUERZA DE VOLUNTAD
The correct answer is: I have a lot of willpower Example: Norman: Anabel, I admire you. You have a lot of willpower when it comes to learning englishAnabel: Yeah.. I am very committed to learn English
NO LO PAGUES CONMIGO SOLO PORQUE HAS TENIDO UN MAL DIA
The correct phrase is: Don’t take it out on me just because you have had a bad day Example: Anabel: It’s crazy.. my English isn’t improving… and you can’t speak to me today either… I am not gonna learn if we continue like that.. Norman: Anabel, don’t take it out on me just because you […]
NO SE QUEDÓ INGRESADO EN EL HOSPITAL
The correct answer is: He wasn’t admitted into the hospital Example: Anabel: Is your brother better now? are you still in the hospital? Norman: He is much better now. We are at home. He wasn’t admitted into the hospital
NO LO PUDE EVITAR, ME TUVE QUE REIR
-I couldn’t help but laugh-I couldn’t help laughing Example: Anabel: I couldn’t help but laugh when that woman said «estoy caliente» in Spanish, meaning «I’m hot in English) haha. Norman: yeah, that is a typical mistake… poor her haha. I can’t help but + do something es una estructura que se usa mucho en inglés y […]
AYER RECIBÍ EL ALTA HOSPITALARIA
The correct answer is: I was discharged from hospital yesterday. (I received the all-clear) Example: Norman: When did you father receive the all-clear Anabel: He received the all-clear yesterday at 2 am. —————————————————- Anabel: Has your mother already been discharged from hospital.Norman: I wish but not yet.