Siempre localizo/ detecto a mi hijo entre la multitud
-I always spot my son (in the crowd/ among the crowd)-I always pick my son out from the crowd
Están calentando motores para la gran final
-They’re warming up for the (grand) final-They’re gearing up for the (grand) final-They’re getting ready for the (grand) final
Norman es, con diferencia, el mejor profesor de inglés que he podido tener
-Norman is, by far, the best English teacher I’ve ever had. -Norman is, by far, the best English teacher […]
¡De verdad que admiro a Norman muchísimo!
-I really admire Norman so much! -I (do/really) admire Norman!-I do really (look up to/admire) Norman!-I really admire Norman a lot!-I truly admire Norman very much!La palabra «do / really/ truly» añade énfasis a la oración.
Vamos a profundizar en ello
-Let’s dive deep into it Example: Anabel: Norman, I don’t understand the differences between » yet» and «already» Norman: well, that’s difficult for non-native speakers. Let’s dive deep into it, ok?
Acercarse en un momento (a algun sitio)
-Pop in/ pop into/drop in/drop into/call in/call into Se usa para indicar que vamos a ir a algún lugar por un breve periodo de tiempo. -Examples: -Will you (pop in/ drop in/ call in) and visit me tomorrow? -I might (pop into/ drop into/ call into) your house tomorrow, I want to show you my […]
Por si acaso
-Just in caseAnabel: Here’s the umbrella, just in case you need itNorman: Thank you, it looks like a storm is brewing.
No tengo ganas/no me apetece/me da pereza/paso
-I can’t be bothered-I can’t be arsedExamples:Norman: are you feeling better?Anabel: pretty much the same. I can’t be arsed/bothered to do anything.
He destrozado la pintura/ me he cargado la pintura/ he arruinado la pintura
-I’ve messed up the painting (very common)-I’ve ruined the painting (less common)-I’ve made a right pigs ear of the painting-I’ve ballsed up the painting (rude)-I’ve cocked up the painting (rude)-I’ve arsed up the painting (rude)-I’ve made a right arse of it (rude)-I’ve knacked the painting (rude)-I’ve fucked up the painting (rude)The rude ones are strong […]
No estoy discutiendo, estoy hablando
-I’m not arguing, I’m discussing it-I’m not arguing, I’m talking