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Spanish Chunks Library

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

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Entrar en juego

To come into play / To be involved

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Describes factors, people, or elements that become relevant or start to have an effect on a situation.
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Hacer mención de

To mention / To make mention of

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Slightly more formal than mencionar. Used in speeches, reports, and formal conversations when referring to something.
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Dar forma a

To give shape to / To develop / To work out

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Used when turning an idea, plan, or project into something concrete and defined.
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Poner en riesgo

To put at risk / To jeopardise

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Used when an action or situation endangers something valuable — health, a job, a relationship, or a project.
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Tener repercusión

To have an impact / To have repercussions

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Used when an event or decision has consequences or effects on other things. Tener grandes repercusiones = to have major …
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Sacar tiempo

To find time / To make time

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The natural collocation for carving out time from a busy schedule. Sacar tiempo para algo = to make time for …
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Poner límites

To set limits / To set boundaries

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Used in personal, professional, and educational contexts for establishing what is and isn't acceptable.
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Tener experiencia

To have experience

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Essential collocation for CVs, job interviews, and professional conversations. Tener experiencia en algo = to have experience in something.
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Dar marcha atrás

To back down / To reverse / To go back on

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Literally 'to give reverse'. Can mean reversing a vehicle or backing down on a decision or commitment.
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Hacer lo posible

To do one's best / To do everything possible

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A key phrase expressing maximum effort. Haré todo lo posible = I'll do everything possible. Widely used in both formal …
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