Idiomatic Expressions for Intermediate Spanish Language Learners

Front

During class, Aria's teacher told her, "Aria, estás en las nubes". Why might she have said this?

Back

Aria was daydreaming

Front

Carolina asked Miguel if he needed help studying for the test. Miguel said, "Es como echar agua al mar. Voy a fallar (I'm going to fail)." What did he mean?

Back

It's useless.

Front

Can the phrase 'ojo de la cara' apply to Ava's situation?

Back

False

Front

During the math test, James told his groupmate, "es pan comido", meaning it was ______ for him.

Back

very easy

Front

What does 'la cabeza llena de pajaritos' mean?

Back

To be absent-minded or dream about unrealistic things

Front

Kiara walked into the room and her friend told the class 'Está de mala leche'. What did she announce?

Back

She's in a bad mood

Front

During an informal class discussion, Evelyn pointed out that her shoes 'cuestan un ojo de la cara.' She meant...

Back

they were really expensive.

Front

Mario was told by his teacher, "Ponte las pilas." This was because she wanted him to...

Back

get motivated.

Front

Ms. Spetly came into class talking crazy, throwing desks, and using profanity. The students said, "está como una cabra." This was because she was...

Back

acting in a wild or irrational way.

Front

Emma asked Señora Paredes when she was due but she replied, "I'm not pregnant." Emma later told her friend she .... when she asked that question.

Back

meter la pata