Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Modismos útiles

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

siendo sabio

to do something too earlier than its right time

actuando apresuradamente

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

ayudar a alguien a entender algo mejor

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

arrojar luz sobre algo

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

diferencia notable entre dos personas o cosas

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

empeñado en

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

callarse la lengua

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

cuando un asunto no se aborda completamente

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

crear condiciones favorables para que algo suceda

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

muy cerca de donde vives

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

estar atento a

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

tenerlo en ambos sentidos

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

completa libertad para elegir cualquier cosa

to be easily used or adapted for a particular purpose or activity

prestarse a algo

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

el resto es historia

to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to that of someone else

alguien o algo que es menos importante comparativamente

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

caer en tiempos difíciles

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

Determinado y centrado en el objetivo.

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

bifurcación en el camino

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

fuera de favor

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

frotarse las manos

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

alguien haciendo lo que desea

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

usar algo de la mejor manera

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

cantando

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

grano al molino

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

frontera final

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

de la nada

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

hacerle cosquillas a uno

not being aware of recent information about something

cuando alguien no se da cuenta de algo

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

respirar un suspiro de alivio

to be occupied by a large number of things

estar muy lleno de algo

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

cuando alguien permanece oculto o anónimo

(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs

período sin éxito

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

cuando dos cosas están en contraste

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

aprovecharse de algo de manera deshonesta

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

valor nominal

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

otra cara

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

decir cosas malas sobre alguien

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

estar en la oreja

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

no tener ganas de hacer algo

to have a significant impact or influence on something

afectar drásticamente a alguien o algo

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

momento decisivo

to assume without question that something is true

creer que algo es absolutamente correcto

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

en situación similar

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

capricho del destino