Modismos - Spanish Idioms Flashcards
instead of/ in exchange for
a cambio de
in a big rush
a la carrera
for sure
a ciencia cierta
dusk
al atardecer
after a little while
al cabo de un rato
after all (after all is said and done)
al fin y al cabo
the sooner the better
antes hoy que ma§ana
to take advantage of
aprovecharse de (aprovechar is to make the most of) Me aprovecho de la situación.
to nod (the head)
asentir la cabeza
so that
therefore
to put two and two together
atar cabos
to tie up loose ends
atar cabos sueltos
face down
boca abajo
face up
boca arriba
to like someone/something
caerle bien; María me cae bien.
of course
¿Cómo no?
feel free; assured
con toda confianza
as soon as possible
con la mayor brevedad
Guinea pig
conejillo de Indias
to count on
contar con
to treat someone to something
convidar a
to do nothing (when something happens)
cruzarse de brazos
to welcome
darle bienvenida
to face up to …
dar la cara
