How to say "to kick the bucket" in Spanish (Día 25)

How to say "to kick the bucket" in Spanish (Día 25)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the English idiom 'kick the bucket', which is a euphemism for dying. It then introduces the Spanish equivalent 'estira la Pata', which serves a similar purpose in providing a softer way to express the concept of death.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the English phrase 'to kick the bucket' used to describe?

A euphemism for death

A type of sport

A cooking technique

A celebration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the phrase 'to kick the bucket'?

A polite way to say someone has died

A literal action

A phrase for starting a journey

A method of cleaning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Spanish, what phrase is used similarly to 'to kick the bucket'?

Cocinar la cena

Correr en el parque

Bailar en la lluvia

Estira la Pata

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'estira la Pata' mean in a more polite context?

To stretch your legs

To pass away

To go for a walk

To take a nap

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language uses 'estira la Pata' as a euphemism for death?

Italian

French

German

Spanish