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Forum: Vocabulary Yesterday, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Yeah, among the people I know, even among...

Yeah, among the people I know, even among teachers, the word is pretty uncommon, when not unknown. :)
Forum: Vocabulary Yesterday, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 99
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
It's higher register; you will most likely find...

It's higher register; you will most likely find it in formal writing or when people show their more educated use of language. :)
Forum: Translations Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,603
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Welcome to the forums, Catt! Ask your...

Welcome to the forums, Catt!
Ask your questions anytime. :)
Forum: Vocabulary May 15, 2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
"Salir/quedar/caer bien parado" is a common...

"Salir/quedar/caer bien parado" is a common expression. It seems to me related to the belief that a cat always falls on its feet and walks away unharmed. The idea is that you can get in trouble or do...
Forum: Vocabulary May 07, 2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Some people believe that when you have negative...

Some people believe that when you have negative thoughts, your brain makes your body feel sick. I don't think that's how being ill works, but some even believe that cancer and other kinds of diseases...
Forum: Grammar May 03, 2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
"Renuncias" is a noun here. It's something you...

"Renuncias" is a noun here. It's something you have to give up, but in this context, not necessarily the bet itself.
If you want to bet, you will have to keep in mind that you might have to decide...
Forum: Grammar May 03, 2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Rusty. The author is asking you...

I agree with Rusty.
The author is asking you to feel happy and at ease in advance, to picture yourself in a good mood surrounded of friendly people, instead of feeling nervous about meeting people...
Forum: Grammar April 29, 2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree. She finds Freud interesting , but she is...

I agree. She finds Freud interesting , but she is not fond of psychoanalysis; she prefers cognitive behavioural therapies. :)
Forum: Grammar April 29, 2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 961
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Rusty. Since the author writes...

I agree with Rusty.
Since the author writes the way she would speak, she often depends on the context to be understood.
She could have written: "Lo ideal sería que restes tiempo de actividades...
Forum: Grammar April 21, 2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
"El valor del respeto" refers to respect as a...

"El valor del respeto" refers to respect as a family value.
And "venir de familia" is, as Rusty said, talks about something that is an inherent characteristic of a family.


The author is...
Forum: Grammar April 15, 2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Rusty. The sentence refers to the...

I agree with Rusty.
The sentence refers to the people around you, who you might fear they'll judge you for doing things that are normally not done alone. These people are perfect strangers that...
Forum: Vocabulary April 15, 2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Mi única relación con el español chileno es a...

Mi única relación con el español chileno es a través de 31 Minutos (https://31minutosoficial.cl/), y creo que nunca han usado esas expresiones. Para algo aburrido dicen "fome". :)
Pero ahora ya...
Forum: Grammar April 13, 2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
"Arreglarse" means to groom yourself and wear...

"Arreglarse" means to groom yourself and wear nice clothes as if you were going to attend a party or celebrate a special occasion.
The paragraph says that you don't have to save anything for a...
Forum: Introductions April 13, 2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,042
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
No puedo verlo desde México. El contenido está...

No puedo verlo desde México. El contenido está bloqueado para el país. :(
Forum: Translations April 11, 2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 809
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Without any context, I don't know if anyone I...

Without any context, I don't know if anyone I know would understand it. :thinking:

With that meaning, I would think of:
- Por mí que se vuelva/regrese a su tierra.
- Por mí, si se...
Forum: Grammar April 09, 2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I don't think I've ever seen an equivalent, but...

I don't think I've ever seen an equivalent, but you might find useful these notes (https://www.rae.es/dpd/pronombres%20personales%20%C3%A1tonos) on the usage of DO and IO pronouns by the Academia....
Forum: Vocabulary April 05, 2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
No, we don't use that word here. In Mexico we...

No, we don't use that word here.
In Mexico we use "encabronado", and it's a bad word, so be careful if you use it. :D
Forum: Grammar March 29, 2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Poli. It's simple future. The...

I agree with Poli. It's simple future.
The sentence means that you will be able to set a date to get a goal accomplished, but most of them will depend on things that you can't control, so it's hard...
Forum: Grammar March 27, 2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Rusty. As a side note, I think...

I agree with Rusty.
As a side note, I think that, although is actually poorly written, the idea is to encourage you to say what you would have done if you were a "deportista" or a "dependienta" to...
Forum: Introductions March 25, 2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Hi, welcome to the forums! :)

Hi, welcome to the forums! :)
Forum: Translations March 17, 2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Ojalá pudieras haber estado aquí. -> In context,...

Ojalá pudieras haber estado aquí. -> In context, this would have been understood, but combining "ojalá" and "pudieras" is better when you're expressing a wish for something to happen in the future: ...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings March 11, 2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,529
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Glad to help. If you need more examples or...

Glad to help. If you need more examples or explanations, let me know. ;)
Forum: Idioms & Sayings March 10, 2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,529
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
Not, as far as I know. "Se me hace mejor"...

Not, as far as I know.
"Se me hace mejor" expresses a preference, making a comparison; like saying "I find this better than that".
- Se me hace mejor cantar que bailar. -> I prefer singing to...
Forum: Grammar March 04, 2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
I agree with Rusty. I'll just add a note on...

I agree with Rusty.
I'll just add a note on the Mexican version of the song. :)

In Mexican Spanish, "la raya" is slang for "salary" or "pay".
In old times, the companies or owners of the...
Forum: Vocabulary March 02, 2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By AngelicaDeAlquezar
:D Qué bueno que te haya servido. ;)

:D Qué bueno que te haya servido. ;)
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