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Spanish Chunks Library

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

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Hacer un esfuerzo

To make an effort

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Common collocation for making an effort or trying hard. Hacer un gran esfuerzo = to make a big effort.

Poner en práctica

To put into practice

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Used when applying knowledge, skills, or ideas in a real situation. Very common in educational and professional contexts.

Dar la bienvenida

To welcome / To give a welcome

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The standard phrase for welcoming someone formally or informally. Dar la bienvenida a alguien = to welcome someone.

Hacer hincapié

To emphasise / To stress / To underline

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Formal collocation meaning to emphasise or insist on a point. Very common in academic, professional, and formal speeches.

Dar su opinión

To give one's opinion

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Natural way to say giving your view or opinion on something. More formal than just opinar. Common in debates and …

Tomar conciencia

To become aware / To realise the importance of

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Used when someone comes to understand or appreciate the significance of something. Common in social, environmental, and educational contexts.

Ponerse de acuerdo

To agree / To come to an agreement

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The collocation for reaching mutual agreement between people. Different from estar de acuerdo (to already agree) — this is the …

Hacer ilusión

To look forward to / To be excited about

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A uniquely Spanish collocation. Me hace ilusión = I'm really looking forward to it. Ilusión here means excited anticipation, not …

Dar la razón

To agree with someone / To say someone is right

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Darle la razón a alguien = to acknowledge that someone is right. The opposite of quitar la razón. Very common …

Pedir disculpas

To apologise / To ask for forgiveness

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The natural collocation for apologising. More formal than just saying lo siento. Pedir disculpas a alguien = to apologise to …