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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Idioms & Sayings 474 chunks

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Meterse en camisa de once varas

To get into deep water / To get into something over one's head

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Literally 'to put on a shirt of eleven rods'. Describes unnecessarily involving yourself in a complicated situation or taking on …

tener memoria de pez

to have a memory like a goldfish

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Tener muchas tablas

To be very experienced / To have great stage presence

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Literally 'to have many boards' (from theatre stage boards). Describes someone highly skilled and seasoned through experience.

hacerse el sueco

to pretend not to hear / to play dumb

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Literally 'to play the Swede'.

Costar un mundo

To cost the earth / To be very difficult

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Can mean something is very expensive or that it requires enormous effort. Context makes the meaning clear.

hacerse el loco

to play dumb / to ignore

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Similar to above.

Cada palo que aguante su vela

Everyone must carry their own weight / Each to their own responsibility

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Literally 'each mast must hold its own sail'. Means everyone should deal with their own problems and responsibilities without relying …

A lo hecho, pecho

What's done is done / Face the consequences

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Literally 'to what is done, chest out'. Means accepting the consequences of past actions with courage instead of dwelling on …

dar calabazas

to reject someone (romantically)

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Literally 'to give pumpkins'.

Hacer las paces

To make up / To reconcile

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Used when two people resolve a conflict and restore their relationship. Can be used between friends, family, or colleagues.