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Spanish Idiom and Vocabulary
Spanish Idiom and Vocabulary
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Language - Spanish
1st Grade
01/05/2012
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Term
Acabar de
 Definition
to finish/end Acabo de cocinar el pavo
Term
Al + infinitive
 Definition
expression of 'on' Al bajar, sigues derecho
Term
Deja me + contarte
 Definition
let me/allow me to tell you.
Term
Hay + infinitive
 Definition
it is necessary No hay de que
Term
Hay que + infinitive
 Definition
it is necessary to verb
Term
Hace + preterite
 Definition
'ago'
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Ir + a + inifinitve
 Definition
going to go to verb (future)
Term
Ir de +
 Definition
to go… Ir de vaccacions, Ir de compras
Term
Lo + adverb/adjective
 Definition
adverb/adjective 'It' lo mas pronto
Term
Llegar a ser
 Definition
to beceome
Term
Mas + adjective, adverb or noun + que
 Definition
superiority: 'mas' comparitive (use 'de' when number follows) El numero once es mas lento que el numero ocho. El viaje es meno de viente minutos.
Term
Menos + adjective, adverb or noun + que
 Definition
inferiority: 'menos' compartive (use 'de' when number follows)
Term
Poder + infinitive
 Definition
to be able to
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Poder + infinitive
 Definition
to be able to verb
Term
Querer + infinitive
 Definition
to want to, to wish to
Term
Querer + infinitive
 Definition
to want to, to wish to verb
Term
Saber + infinitive
 Definition
to know how to
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Saber + infinitive
 Definition
to know how to verb
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Tener + que + infinitive
 Definition
to have to verb
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Tener ganas de + infinitive
 Definition
to feel like
Term
Tener lugar
 Definition
to take place
Term
Tener X anos
 Definition
to be X years old
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Tener frio
 Definition
to be cold
Term
Tener calor
 Definition
to be hot
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Tener miedo (de algo)
 Definition
to be afraid (of something)
Term
Tener exito
 Definition
to be successful
Term
Tener razon
 Definition
to be correct
Term
Tener suerte
 Definition
to be lucky
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Tener verguenza/pena
 Definition
to be ashamed
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Tener cuidado
 Definition
to be careful
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Tener apuro/prisa
 Definition
to be in a hurry
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Tener hambre
 Definition
to be hungry
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Tener la culpa (de)
 Definition
to be guilty (of)
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Tener confianza
 Definition
to be confident
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Tener sed
 Definition
to be thirsty
Term
Tener sueno
 Definition
to be sleepy
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Tener en cuenta
 Definition
to take into account
Term
Tiene siento
 Definition
makes sense
Term
Tener + que + infinitive
 Definition
to have to verb
Term
Tener ganas de + infinitive
 Definition
to feel like
Term
Tanto como
 Definition
'as much as'
Term
Tanto + noun + como
 Definition
Hay tantos autobuses en el campo como en la cuidad.
Term
Tan + noun + como
 Definition
El numero ocho as tan rapido como el once
Term
Venir a
 Definition
To come to verb.
Term
Allegro, me
 Definition
Im glad
Term
a (la) merced de
 Definition
at the mercy of (n.b.: the “la” is often omitted)
Term
a altas horas de la madrugada
 Definition
in the small hours of the morning
Term
a cargo de
 Definition
in charge of; responsible for; by
Term
a causa de
 Definition
because of; as a result of (lit.: at the cause of)
Term
a chorros
 Definition
in abundance; plenty; lots
Term
a contrapelo
 Definition
wrong way; backwards; backassed
Term
a corto plazo
 Definition
in the short run; short-term; in the short term (lit.: at short place)
Term
a deshora
 Definition
at an inconvenient time
Term
a diario
 Definition
daily; every day
Term
a disgusto
 Definition
reluctantly
Term
a duras penas
 Definition
hardly; barely; with difficulty
Term
a eso de
 Definition
around, about (time) (lit.: a this of)
Term
a estas alturas
 Definition
at this point; in this situation
Term
a fin de cuentas
 Definition
in the end; after all
Term
a fondo
 Definition
in depth; deeply; fully
Term
a gatas
 Definition
crawling (lit.: on legs/feet; used with the verbs estar or andar)
Term
a juro
 Definition
no matter what (used in Venezuela)
Term
a la altura
 Definition
at the level; up to (lit.: at the height)
Term
a la intemperie
 Definition
in the open (lit.: at/on the elements. Intemperie refers to the weather and other forces in the physical, natural world, particularly as experienced without the benefits of technology, particularly modern technology)
Term
a la par de
 Definition
on the same level as
Term
a la salida del sol
 Definition
sunrise (lit.: at the appearance of the sun)
Term
a la vez
 Definition
at once; at the same time (lit.: at the time)
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a la vista
 Definition
in view; in sight (lit.: at the sight)
Term
a la vuelta
 Definition
on the way back (lit: at the turn)
Term
a la vuelta de
 Definition
just around the corner (lit.: at the turn of). 1. Mi restaurante favorito está justo a la vuelta de mi oficina.
Term
a largo plazo
 Definition
in the long run; long-term; in the long term (lit.: at long place)
Term
a lo largo (de)
 Definition
along; at the other end (lit.: at the far/long)
Term
a lo lejos
 Definition
from afar; at a distance (lit.: at the distant; allso in the form “a los lejos.”)
Term
a lo mejor
 Definition
probably; most likely (lit.: to the better)
Term
a manos de
 Definition
at the hands of
Term
a manos llenas
 Definition
generously; lavishly (lit.: with full hands)
Term
a medida que
 Definition
as (something happens or happened); in the process of (something happening)
Term
a medio plazo
 Definition
medium-term; in the medium term
Term
a menudo
 Definition
often, frequently (lit.: of often)
Term
a mi modo de pensar
 Definition
in my view; the way I see it
Term
a mi modo de ver
 Definition
in my view; the way I see it
Term
a otro perro con ese hueso
 Definition
go tell it to the marines (lit.: [give] this bone to another dog)
Term
a palo seco
 Definition
on its own; with nothing else
Term
a partir de ahora
 Definition
from now one (lit.: at the start of now)
Term
a pesar de
 Definition
despite; in spite of
Term
a plazo
 Definition
on credit
Term
a plena luz
 Definition
in broad daylight
Term
a primera hora
 Definition
at the earliest moment
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a primera vista
 Definition
at first sight; at first blush (lit.: at first sight)
Term
a propósito
 Definition
on purpose; deliberately
Term
a propósito
 Definition
by the way; speaking of which
Term
a punto de
 Definition
on the verge of, about to (lit.: at point of)
Term
a que
 Definition
I bet (lit.: to what)
Term
a ratos
 Definition
from time to time
Term
a sus espaldas
 Definition
behind someone's back
Term
a tientas
 Definition
by touch, by feel
Term
a toda costa
 Definition
at all costs (lit.: at all cost)
Term
a toda máquina
 Definition
quickly, fast (lit.: at all machine)
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a toda prisa
 Definition
with all speed, hastily, quickly (lit.: at all haste)
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a todas luces
 Definition
by any reckoning
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a todo correr
 Definition
with all speed, hastily, quickly (lit.: at full running (run))
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a toro pasado
 Definition
in retrospect; in hindsight (lit.: by the bull gone past)
Term
a trabajar
 Definition
to work (n.b.: said when encouraging yourself or others to start working)
Term
a tráves de
 Definition
through
Term
a veces
 Definition
sometimes; at times
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a ver
 Definition
now then; let's see; hm-m
Term
a verga
 Definition
by hook or by crook
Term
a(l) fin de cuentas
 Definition
when all’s said and done; when it comes down to it (lit.: at (the) end of accounts)
Term
ahora mismo
 Definition
right now; this minute
Term
al azar
 Definition
at random; randomly (lit.: to chance)
Term
al cabo de
 Definition
after, since (lit.: at the finish of)
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al fin y al cabo
 Definition
in the end; ultimately (lit.: at (the) end and at (the) finish)
Term
al final
 Definition
in the end, finally (lit.: at (the) end)
Term
al menos
 Definition
at least, at a minimum (lit.: at the least)
Term
al oro
 Definition
good; well done (used in Venezuela)
Term
al parecer
 Definition
apparently; apparent; by appearances
Term
al pelo
 Definition
just what is wanted or needed
Term
al poco rato
 Definition
after a little while
Term
al rape
 Definition
closely-cropped; close cut (lit.: to the monkfish)
Term
al revés
 Definition
backwards; the other way around; the opposite
Term
alcornoque
 Definition
blockhead; dunderhead; nincompoop (lit.: cork oak)
Term
almas gemelas
 Definition
soulmates (lit.: twin souls)
Term
andar a palos
 Definition
be fighting or squabbling all the time
Term
andar como burro sin mecate
 Definition
be wild; be out of control (lit.: to walk like a donkey wihout a leash)
Term
año nuevo, vida nueva
 Definition
Happy New Year (lit.: new year, new life; used as a greeting or statement around Jan. 1)
Term
apalear oro
 Definition
be rolling in dough; be made of money
Term
apretarse el cinturón
 Definition
tighten one's belt; economize
Term
armar un jaleo
 Definition
make a fuss, commotion (lit.: to arm or raise a fuss)
Term
armar una bronca
 Definition
kick up a fuss
Term
armarse la gorda
 Definition
cause a ruckus; have all hell break loose (lit.: to arm oneself the fat one)
Term
armarse un lio
 Definition
raise hell; make a fuss (lit.: to arm or raise a fight)
Term
arrimar el ascua a su sardina
 Definition
put one’s own interests first; work things to one’s advantage (lit.: to bring coals or embers to one’s sardine)
Term
así que
 Definition
so that, which means that (lit.: thus that)
Term
atar corto a alg
 Definition
keep someone on a short leash; keep someone under tight rein (lit.: tie someone close)
Term
ausente sin culpa ni presente sin disculpa
 Definition
the absentee is always in the wrong (lit.: absent without blame and no present without excuses)
Term
Ave María Purísima
 Definition
for heaven’s sake (lit.: hail most pure Mary; n.b.: used in religious services, and as an exclamation)
Term
Deja me + contarte
 Definition
let me/allow me to tell you.
Term
De quien es?
 Definition
Of whom is it?
Term
De me parte
 Definition
from my part
Term
de parte de quien?
 Definition
whos calling?
Term
dejar a un precio
 Definition
to sell at a price
Term
Lo bueno es…
 Definition
the good thing is…
Term
Lo malo es…
 Definition
the bad thing is….
Term
Lo + adverb/adjective
 Definition
lo mas pronto make it quick. 'ie. llena lo mas pronto en 15 minutos (prescription)
Term
Mas + adjective, adverb or noun + que
 Definition
El numero once es mas lento que el numero Number eleven is slower than number eight ocho.
Term
No hay ningun problema
 Definition
No problem
Term
No pasa nada
 Definition
No problem
Term
Pan comido
 Definition
easy as pie
Term
Para que es?
 Definition
Whats it for?
Term
Por quien es?
 Definition
By whom is it?
Term
Que lo disfruten!
 Definition
enjoy!
Term
Que se divertan!
 Definition
enjoy yourself
Term
tiempo completo
 Definition
full time (employment)
Term
tiempo parcial
 Definition
part time (employment)
Term
Tal vez
 Definition
maybe
Term
aceitunas, las
 Definition
olives
Term
el aliño
 Definition
to oil
Term
actual
 Definition
current
Term
un acuerdo
 Definition
agreement
Term
antorcha
 Definition
flash light
Term
algondon
 Definition
cotton
Term
antes
 Definition
before
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alguien
 Definition
someone
Term
algo
 Definition
something
Term
algun, alguno/a
 Definition
some
Term
así
 Definition
thus
Term
bombilla
 Definition
light bulb
Term
bombas
 Definition
pumps
Term
bocadillo
 Definition
snack
Term
congela
 Definition
it freezes
Term
cuyo
 Definition
whose
Term
dimasiado
 Definition
too much , too many
Term
dispues
 Definition
after
Term
difruta
 Definition
enjoy
Term
escarcha
 Definition
frost
Term
escoultera
 Definition
sculpture
Term
eeuu
 Definition
united states
Term
esmalte
 Definition
nail polish
Term
enhorabuena
 Definition
congrat's
Term
fresas
 Definition
strawberry
Term
flicataceones
 Definition
congrat's
Term
gorra, una
 Definition
cap (baseball)
Term
huracan
 Definition
hurricane
Term
jamón, el
 Definition
ham
Term
lechuga, la
 Definition
lettuce
Term
marrón
 Definition
brown
Term
mayonasa
 Definition
mayonnaise
Term
magdelenas
 Definition
cupcakes
Term
madrugadores
 Definition
early riser
Term
a menudo
 Definition
often
Term
nuevamente
 Definition
once again
Term
nadie
 Definition
no one, nobody
Term
nada
 Definition
nothing
Term
ningun, ninguno/a
 Definition
none, not any
Term
ni
 Definition
neitehr, nor
Term
o
 Definition
either, or
Term
la presión barométrica
 Definition
barometric pressure
Term
papa
 Definition
potato
Term
pepino
 Definition
cucumber
Term
las placas
 Definition
plates
Term
queso suizo, el
 Definition
swiss
Term
quezas
 Definition
maybe
Term
receta
 Definition
prescription
Term
el sueldo
 Definition
salary
Term
sobre
 Definition
on/about
Term
siempre
 Definition
always
Term
siempre
 Definition
alays
Term
todavía
 Definition
still
Term
tijeras
 Definition
sissors
Term
terrmoto
 Definition
eathquake
Term
tambien
 Definition
too
Term
tampoco
 Definition
either/neither
Term
vasillo
 Definition
empty
Term
ya
 Definition
already
Term
ya
 Definition
already
Term
zapatos de vestir
 Definition
dress shoes
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