How to say "gimme a break!" in Spanish (Día 79)

How to say "gimme a break!" in Spanish (Día 79)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to say 'give me a break' in Spanish, covering different contexts such as asking for a pause or expressing disbelief. It highlights that the phrase doesn't translate directly in Kit Kat commercials and provides various Spanish expressions like 'Dame un respiro' and 'No manches'. The tutorial also introduces a Spanish proverb used to express disbelief, concluding with a brief farewell.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the literal translation of 'Give me a break' in the context of Kit Kat commercials?

Give me a chance

Give me some time

Give me a rest

Give me a piece of your chocolate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase would you use in Spanish to ask for some breathing room?

Dame un respiro

No me digas

Dame tiempo

No te creo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Mexico, which phrase might you hear to ask for more time?

Dame un respiro

A otro perro con ese hueso

Dame tiempo

No manches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common Mexican phrase used to express disbelief?

No manches

Dame un respiro

Dame tiempo

Dame chansa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the proverb 'A otro perro con ese hueso' imply?

Give me a break

I don't believe you

Give me some time

Give me a chance