How to say "you caught me off-guard!" in Spanish (Día 89)

How to say "you caught me off-guard!" in Spanish (Día 89)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to express being caught off guard or surprised in Spanish. It covers various verbs like 'agarrar', 'tomar', 'piar', and 'coger', highlighting their usage in different Spanish-speaking regions. The tutorial also discusses the cultural nuances and potential offensiveness of certain terms in specific areas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is commonly used in Mexico to express being caught off guard?

Tomar

Coger

Agarrar

Piar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gender-specific variation of 'me agarraste desprevenido' for a female?

Me agarraste des cuidado

Me agarraste desprevenida

Me agarraste des quidada

Me agarraste desprevenido

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which regions is the verb 'piar' used to express surprise?

Mexico

Chile

Spain

Argentina

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the verb 'coger' considered offensive in some regions?

It is a slang term for running

It has a vulgar meaning

It means to steal

It is used only in formal contexts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is used in both Spain and the Caribbean to express being caught off guard?

Agarrar

Tomar

Coger

Piar