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Spanish Chunks Library

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

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Dar a conocer

To make known / To announce / To reveal

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Used when sharing or publishing information, results, or decisions for the first time. Common in media, business, and official announcements.

Perder la paciencia

To lose patience / To lose one's temper

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Natural collocation for losing patience. Perder la paciencia con alguien = to lose patience with someone.

Tener en mente

To have in mind / To be thinking of

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Used when you have a plan, idea, or person in mind. Similar to tener en cuenta but more about future …

Hacer un favor

To do a favour

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Essential collocation. Hacerle un favor a alguien = to do someone a favour. Often used in the phrase ¿Me puedes …

Dar resultado

To work / To yield results / To pay off

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Used to describe whether something is effective or produces the desired outcome. Da resultado = it works / it pays …

Cobrar importancia

To gain importance / To become increasingly important

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Describes something growing in relevance or significance over time. Very common in academic, journalistic, and professional writing.

Llamar la atención

To attract attention / To catch the eye / To stand out

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Has two meanings: to attract attention (neutral/positive) or to tell someone off (negative). Context makes it clear which is meant.

Tener buena pinta

To look good / To seem promising

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Colloquial. Literally 'to have a good look'. Used for food, plans, people, or situations that seem positive. Tener mala pinta …

Hacer referencia a

To refer to / To make reference to

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Formal collocation for referring to something in speech or writing. Common in academic, legal, and professional contexts.

Ponerse en contacto

To get in touch / To contact

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The standard phrase for contacting someone. Ponerse en contacto con alguien = to get in touch with someone. Very common …