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

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Cometer un error

To make a mistake

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The natural collocation for making a mistake. Spanish uses cometer (to commit), not hacer. Cometer errores = to make mistakes.
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Asumir la responsabilidad

To take responsibility / To accept responsibility

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The formal collocation for accepting responsibility for something. Asumir la responsabilidad de algo = to take responsibility for something.
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Alcanzar un objetivo

To achieve a goal / To reach an objective

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The standard collocation for achieving a goal. Also lograr un objetivo. Common in professional, academic, and personal development contexts.
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Tener en común

To have in common

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Used to describe shared characteristics, interests, or traits between people or things. Tener algo en común con alguien = to …
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Hacer frente a

To face / To deal with / To confront

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Used when confronting a difficult situation, challenge, or enemy. More formal and determined than afrontar in many contexts.
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Dar comienzo

To begin / To commence / To get under way

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Formal collocation for starting an event, ceremony, or process. More ceremonial than empezar. La ceremonia dio comienzo a las diez.
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Perder la oportunidad

To miss an opportunity / To lose the chance

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Natural collocation for missing a chance. Perder la oportunidad de + infinitive = to miss the chance to do something.
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Poner en valor

To highlight / To showcase / To bring out the value of

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Used when emphasising or demonstrating the worth or importance of something. Very common in marketing, politics, and professional contexts.
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Tomar partido

To take sides / To take a stand

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Means choosing a side in a dispute or debate. Tomar partido por alguien = to take sides with someone. Distinct …
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Dar un paso

To take a step

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Used both literally and figuratively. Dar un paso adelante = to step forward / to make progress. Dar el primer …
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