Libro Street Talk 1 - Una Mirada Más Cernida: Lección 8
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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something
having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior
an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing
extremely active, busy, and hardworking
an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

trabajador entusiasta, persona muy activa
extremely busy with work, activities, etc.
a young female adult

chica, mujer joven
used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other
someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

madrugador, madrugadora
used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough
to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone
used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate
to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

molestar, fastidiar
to find a solution to a problem

resolver, solucionar
a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

una historia fantástica, un cuento chino
to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

tomar al toro por los cuernos
someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

conejo tonto, bunny bobo
to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen
one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something
to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

echarse una siesta corta, tomar una siesta ligera
a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

imitador, copión
used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks
to rain really hard

está lloviendo a cántaros
to look very disorganized and untidy
to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

echarse atrás, acobardarse
a person who is weak and lacks courage

cobarde, miedoso
to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

no hagas las cuentas de la lechera
used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people
to really annoy or frustrate someone
to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something
used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment
someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

conductores agresivos, manejadores egoístas
to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit
used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited
to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

cerrarse en banda, callarse repentinamente
said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

¡Vaya! ¿Cómo conseguiste ese ojo morado?, ¡Santo cielo! ¿Cómo te lastimaste así?
used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration
showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

dogeared, con esquinas dobladas
completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

agotado, muerto de cansancio
(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

perro come perro
someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

causa perdida
someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

presa fácil, blanco fácil
a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante blanco, carga costosa
to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them
an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about
one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

soberbia, altanería
used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way
soon or in a quick manner
to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is
to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others
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