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WorksheetsSpanish Idioms
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does 'estar en las nubes' mean?
to be daydreaming or distracted
to be in a hurry
to be lost in thought
to be very focused
Translate 'dar en el clavo' to English.
strike the wrong chord
miss the point
hit the nail on the head
hit the target
What is the meaning of 'no hay mal que por bien no venga'?
The phrase suggests that bad luck is unavoidable.
The phrase means that every bad situation has a positive side.
The phrase means that good things come from good actions.
The phrase indicates that every situation is purely negative.
How would you interpret 'meter la pata' in English?
to take a break
to succeed in something
to make a mistake or to mess up
to follow instructions
What does 'sacar las castañas del fuego' refer to?
To take advantage of someone in need.
To help someone out of a difficult situation.
To ignore someone's problems.
To create a difficult situation.
Translate 'más vale tarde que nunca' into English.
better never than late
always on time is best
better late than never
late is better than never
What is the English equivalent of 'a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente'?
A horse is a horse, of course.
You can't teach an old horse new tricks.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Every horse has its day.
What does 'no tener pelos en la lengua' mean?
To speak in riddles.
To remain silent.
To speak bluntly or candidly.
To gossip about others.
Translate 'el que mucho abarca, poco aprieta' to English.
he who covers everything, grasps nothing
he who holds a lot, keeps little
he who gathers much, loses more
he who covers a lot, holds little
What is the meaning of 'hacer castillos en el aire'?
To create a solid plan for the future.
To focus on practical and achievable goals.
To dream or fantasize about unrealistic goals.
To build real castles in the air.
