El libro English Result - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8A

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

to make a brief stop at a place while on the way to another location

pasar por, dar una vuelta por

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

cortar

to start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion

irse por las ramas

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

traspasar, entregar

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

esperar

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

colgar, cortar

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

pasar, poner

to return a call or call someone again because one was not available the first time they called

devolver la llamada, volver a llamar