Coloquial Flashcards

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1
Q

Wanna see something cool?

A

¿Queréis ver algo molón?

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2
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You think that’s cute?

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¿Eso te parece mono?

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3
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Can you try explaining it to me again? I don’t get it.

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¿Me lo puedes volver a explicar? No lo pillo.

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4
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I got tickets already!

A

¡Ya he pillado las entradas!

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5
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You’re super cool, man!

A

!Cómo molas, tío!

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Mi nueva vecina no me mola nada.

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I don’t like my new neighbour at all.

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Ya sé cuál es. ¡Mola un montón!

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I know, which one it is. I like it a lot!

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8
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Supongo, he metido la pata.

A

I messed up (I screwed up) I guess.

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9
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Those shops are usually packed.

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Esas tiendas normalmente están a tope.

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10
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We, on the other hand, are chock full.

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Estefan y yo, por otro lado, estamos llenos a tope.

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11
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El frigo(rífico) está a tope, no cabe más comida.

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The fridge is packed, there’s no room for any more food.

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12
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Come on! That’s impossible.

A

¡Qué va! Eso no puede ser.

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13
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Is that a good movie? - Not at all! It’s terrible.

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¿Es buena esa película? - ¡Qué va! Es malísima.

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14
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You like him, don’t you? - No way!

A

Te gusta, ¿verdad? - ¡Qué va!

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15
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¡Eso espero!

A

I hope so.

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16
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The bar was packed and we couldn’t enter.

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El bar estaba a tope y no pudimos entrar.

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17
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¿Quieres que corte la cebolla?

A

Do you want me to chop the onion?

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18
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¿Quieres que te ayude?

A

Do you want me to help you?

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19
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  • It’s hot in here.
  • Do you want me to turn on the fan?
A
  • Hace calor aquí.
  • ¿Quieres que encienda el ventilador?
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20
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Si van al concierto, ME APUNTO.

A

I’m up for it.

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21
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We’re going for a drink after work, are you up for it?

A

Vamos a tomar algo después de trabajar, ¿te apuntas?

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22
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We had a fantastic time at the seaside.

A

Nos lo pasamos fenomenal en la playa.

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23
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Great! So I’ll see you guys tomorrow at my place.

A

¡Fenomenal! Así que los veo mañana en mi casa.

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24
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No sé qué lleva este arroz, ¡pero sabe fenomenal!

A

I don’t know what’s in this rice but it tastes fantastic!

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25
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It’s so bland, it doesn’t taste of anything.

A

¡Qué soso! No sabe a nada.

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26
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You liked my cake, didn’t you? - Yes indeed. I liked it a lot.

A

¿A que te gustó mi pastel? - Pues sí. Me gustó mucho.

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27
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The soup was a little bland for my taste (liking).

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La sopa estaba un poco sosa para mi gusto

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28
Q

El móvil sonó en medio del examen, ¡QUÉ CORTE!

A

How embarrassing!

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29
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¡Menudo corte!

A

How embarrassing!

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30
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Al final fuimos a un bar súper cutre porque no encontrábamos nada abierto a esas horas.

A

In the end we went to a very shabby bar because we couldn’t find anything else open at that time.

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31
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He looks tacky with this suit

A

Él va muy hortera con ese traje.

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32
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You look gorgeous! I love your dress.

A

¡Vas muy guapa! Me encanta tu vestido.

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33
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Don’t get cocky with me; I’ve known you since you were a little baby.

A

No te pongas chulo conmigo; te conozco desde que eras un bebé.

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34
Q

I’m very embarrassed to talk to her.

A

Me da mucho corte hablar con ella.

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35
Q

In the end we went to a very shabby bar because we couldn’t find anything else open at that time.

A

Al final fuimos a un bar súper cutre porque no encontrábamos nada abierto a esas horas.

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36
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I don’t like this jacket, it’s very tacky.

A

No me gusta esta chaqueta, es muy hortera.

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37
Q

I like the new house, it’s cool.

A

Me encanta la casa nueva, es muy chula.

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38
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What a cool car!

A

¡Qué coche tan chulo!

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39
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She is a very cute girl.

A

Es una chica mona.

40
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To moto nueva me mola mucho.

A

Your new motorbike is very cool.

41
Q

You’re super cool, man!

A

¡Cómo molas tío!

42
Q

I don’t like my new neighbour at all!

A

Mi nueva vecina no me mola nada.

43
Q

The clothes in this shop are cool.

A

La ropa de esta tienda mola.

44
Q

Your new house is super cool, I like it a lot!

A

Tu casa nueva es súper chula, ¡me mola un montón!

45
Q

I’ll see my friends in a little while.

A

Veré a mis amigos dentro de poco

46
Q

Tendremos que irnos dentro de poco. Los niños ya deberían estar acostados.

A

We’ll have to leave in a little while. It’s past the children’s bedtime.

47
Q

You should listen to his little sister. She sings so well!

A

Tienen que oír a su hermanita pequeña. ¡Canta más bien!

48
Q

¿Te apuntas a tomar algo con nosotros?

A

Are you up for having a drink with us?

49
Q

Do you feel like going out for dinner with us? —Count me in!

A

¿Te apetece cenar fuera con nosotros? —¡Cuenta conmigo!

50
Q

Dale, ¡me parece genial!

A

Ok, it seems great to me!

51
Q

Don’t be scared. You’re such a chicken!

A

No te asustes ¡Qué miedica eres!

52
Q

Eres un miedica de campeonato, tío. Te digo que no hace nada.

A

You’re a real sissy, man. I’m telling you it’s harmless.

53
Q

Yo soy músico. Me gusta tocar los ritmos latinos, como salsa, rumba, y tal.

A

I’m a musician. I like playing Latin music, such as salsa, rumba, and all that stuff.

54
Q

Yo estoy mejor cualificado, pero le dieron el trabajo a ella porque tiene enchufe.

A

I am more qualified, but she got the job because she has connections.

55
Q

I have some friends in high places who might help you get a raise.

A

Tengo un enchufe que te puede ayudar a conseguir un aumento.

56
Q

Someone pulled some strings for Rogelio to get the job.

A

Rogelio consiguió el puesto por enchufe.

57
Q

Igual todo el mundo habla el mismo idioma.

A

Maybe everybody will speak the same language.

58
Q

Igual llego tarde esta noche porque tengo mucha trabajo.

A

Maybe I’ll come late this evening because I have a lot of work.

59
Q

Igual quedo con Marta esta tarde.

A

Maybe I’ll meet Marta this evening.

60
Q

And what about you? How are the things going?

A

¿Y a ti qué tal te van las cosas?

61
Q

Come on, let’s go. We’re already 20 minutes late.

A

Vamos, que nos vamos. Ya llevamos 20 minutos de retraso.

62
Q

Diego is a fool. I think you should date somebody smarter.

A

Diego es UN MERLUZO. Creo que deberías salir con alguien más inteligente.

63
Q

I’m sick of my boss, he’s so selfish! I’m gonna change the job.

A

Estoy harta de mi jefe porque es UN INTERESADO y quiero cambiar.

64
Q

I always have the heating on full because I am very sensitive to cold temperatures.

A

Siempre pongo la calefacción al máximo porque soy muy FRIOLERO.

65
Q

Today I’m wearing for the first time the skirt that I bought yesterday.

A

Hoy ESTRENO la falda que me compré ayer.

66
Q

I like hanging out with friends on Saturday afternoons.

A

Los sábados por la tarde me gusta pasar el rato con amigos.

67
Q

Do you feel like going to the square to chill this afternoon?

A

¿Quieres ir a la plaza para pasar el rato esta tarde?

68
Q

This cake looks delicious. Can I have a small piece? — Don’t even think about it. It’s for tonight’s dinner.

A

Este pastel se ve muy rico (PINTA BIEN). ¿Puedo comerme un pedacito? —NI SE TE OCURRA. Es para la cena de esta noche.

69
Q

Don’t even think about telling Mom that I skipped class today!

A

¡NI SE TE OCURRA decirle a mamá que falté a clases hoy!

70
Q

Good morning!

A

¡Muy buenas (tardes)!

71
Q

Wow, what a great movie! The best I’ve seen this year.

A

¡Qué bárbaro, qué peliculón! Lo mejor que he visto este año.

72
Q

I suggest you watch it as soon as possible. It’s a great film!

A

Te sugiero que la veas cuanto antes, ¡es un peliculón!

73
Q

I bought some lottery tickets when I was in Valencia.

A

Compré unos IGUALES cuando estaba en Valencia.

74
Q

Your brother is so annoying!

A

¡Qué PESADO es tu hermano!

75
Q

Please stop being so tiresome!

A

¡Deja de ser tan PESADA, por favor!

76
Q

You’re such a pain in the ass!

A

¡Pero qué pesado eres!

77
Q

My little sister is a pain in the ass.

A

Mi hermana pequeña es UNA PESADA.

78
Q

Remember to give me a call if you need something

A

DAR UN TOQUE
No olvides darme un toque si necesitas algo.

79
Q

I can’t speak right now. Give me a call a little bit later.

A

No puedo hablar ahora. Dame un toque un poco más tarde.

80
Q

Give me a call when you’re ready, and I’ll come pick you up.

A

Dame un toque cuando estés listo y te vendré a buscar/recoger.

81
Q

He loves gossip and
always wants to know everything about everybody.

A

A él le encantan los COTILLEOS y siempre quiere saber todo de los demás.

82
Q

You would like it a lot.

A

Te fliparía.

83
Q

Don’t you like this author? I’m crazy about all her stuff.

A

¿No te gusta esta escritora? A mí todo lo que hace ME FLIPA.

84
Q

My brother Miguel is crazy about race cars.

A

A mi hermano Miguel LE FLIPAN los coches de carreras.

85
Q

Do you (guys) have much left?

A

¿Os queda mucho?

86
Q

Are you nuts or what?

A

¿Estás ZUMBADO o qué?

87
Q

She is crazy. Just ignore her.

A

Está ZUMBADA. No le hagas ningún caso.

88
Q

My neighbour is nuts. He plays the music at full volume in the middle of the night.

A

Mi vecino está completamente ZUMBADO. Pone la música a tope en mitad de la noche.

89
Q

The waiter is such a jerk! He’s not going to get a tip.
(unfriendly person)

A

¡El camarero es UN BORDE! No le dejaré propina.

90
Q

We didn’t invite your cousin to the party because he is really annoying.

A

No invitamos a tu primo a la fiesta porque es un BORDE.

91
Q

You’re so RUDE to me. What have I done to you to deserve this?

A

Eres muy BORDE conmigo. ¿Qué te he hecho para que me trates así?

92
Q

Maria GOT NASTY with us because we said we didn’t like her new haircut.

A

María SE PUSO BORDE con nosotros porque dijimos que no nos gustaba su nuevo peinado.

93
Q

Watch out! I almost hit you with the door.

A

¡Ojo! Con poquito te pego con la puerta.

94
Q

Be careful with the soup! Don’t spill it!

A

¡Ojo con la sopa! ¡No la derrames!

95
Q

You know what? F… you!

A

¿Sabes qué? Que le den por saco.

96
Q

He ended up having problems with everyone.

A

Al final tenía MOVIDAS con todo el mundo.