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Describir Cualidades - Describiendo cualidades

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "off the rails" y "a sight for sore eyes" se relacionan con la descripción de cualidades en inglés.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
(as|) still as a stone

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

completamente inmóvil, quieto como una estatua

completamente inmóvil, quieto como una estatua

Ex: As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm. 
(as|) heavy as lead

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

pesadísimo, que pesa una barbaridad

pesadísimo, que pesa una barbaridad

Ex: Carrying the suitcase up the stairs felt like a daunting task as it was as heavy as lead. 
(as|) light as a feather

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

ligerísimo, fácil de levantar

ligerísimo, fácil de levantar

Ex: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track. 
in the raw
in the raw
[Frase]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

en estado natural, en bruto

en estado natural, en bruto

Ex: The artist preferred to paint landscapes in the raw, capturing the beauty of nature untouched by human intervention. 
a sight for sore eyes

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

un espectáculo desagradable, algo feo de ver

un espectáculo desagradable, algo feo de ver

Ex: The new sculpture in the park was certainly a sight for sore eyes, with its bizarre and unconventional design. 
off the rails

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

una locura, tremendamente emocionante

una locura, tremendamente emocionante

Ex: The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails! 
Old Harry
Old Harry
[Sustantivo]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

el diablo, el demonio

el diablo, el demonio

Ex: She made a deal with Old Harry, and now she's paying the price for her reckless actions. 
snail mail
snail mail
[Sustantivo]

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

correo postal, correo tradicional

correo postal, correo tradicional

Ex: I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it won't arrive on time. 
a bunch of fives

a person's fist

puño, mano cerrada

puño, mano cerrada

Ex: The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw. 
AWOL
AWOL
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

desaparecido, fuera de su sitio

desaparecido, fuera de su sitio

Ex: The valuable painting was mysteriously AWOL from the museum's collection. 
to [get] a hold of {sth}

to find a thing that one was searching for

conseguir algo, dar con algo

conseguir algo, dar con algo

Ex: I finally got a hold of the book you recommended, and I can't wait to start reading it. 
to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth}

to succeed in obtaining something

hacerse con algo, conseguir hacerse con algo

hacerse con algo, conseguir hacerse con algo

Ex: I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market. 
up for grabs

ready to be used or obtained

disponible, para quien lo quiera

disponible, para quien lo quiera

Ex: The last two seats are up for grabs. 
to [go] spare

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

sobrar, quedar libre

sobrar, quedar libre

Ex: The extra office supplies will go spare if no one claims them by the end of the week. 
crystal clear
crystal clear
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

totalmente transparente, claro como el cristal

totalmente transparente, claro como el cristal

Ex: The crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface. 
old school
old school
[Frase]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

de estilo tradicional, a la antigua

de estilo tradicional, a la antigua

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media, some people still prefer the old-school charm of reading physical books. 
knee-high to a grasshopper

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

pequeñísimo, insignificante

pequeñísimo, insignificante

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings, the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper. 
(as|) pretty as a picture

very appealing to the eyes

precioso, muy bonito

precioso, muy bonito

Ex: The cottage looked pretty as a picture with roses around the door. 
(as|) silent as the grave

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

en completo silencio, sin hacer ni un ruido

en completo silencio, sin hacer ni un ruido

Ex: The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam. 
(as|) American as apple pie

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

típicamente estadounidense, muy propio de Estados Unidos

típicamente estadounidense, muy propio de Estados Unidos

Ex: The small-town Fourth of July parade was as American as apple pie, with marching bands, flags, and classic cars. 
to [look] as if {sb} slept in {one's} clothes

to look messy, wrinkled, or poorly dressed

Ex: He looked as if he had slept in his clothes. 
along the line of {sth}

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

en línea con, de acuerdo con

en línea con, de acuerdo con

Ex: The team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule. 
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