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Libro Street Talk 1 - Lección 10

Aprende el vocabulario, las expresiones informales y el inglés conversacional que aparecen en Street Talk 1 Lección 10.

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an arm and (a|) leg

a large sum of money

un dineral, una fortuna

un dineral, una fortuna

Ex: We loved the hotel, but the dinner there cost an arm and a leg. 

Nos encantó el hotel, pero la cena allí costó un dineral.

dive
dive
[Sustantivo]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

antro, garito

antro, garito

fat chance
fat chance
[Sustantivo]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

ni de broma, ni hablar

ni de broma, ni hablar

Ex: Fat chance of getting a taxi in this rain. 

Ni de broma conseguimos un taxi con esta lluvia.

blimp
blimp
[Sustantivo]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

gordinflón, barrigón

gordinflón, barrigón

Ex: He felt like a blimp after a week of eating fast food. 

Se sintió como un dirigible después de una semana comiendo comida rápida.

come off it
come off it
[interjección]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

venga ya, déjate de eso

venga ya, déjate de eso

Ex: When he claimed he had done all the work alone, Maya said, "Come off it." 

Cuando dijo que había hecho todo el trabajo solo, Maya dijo: «Venga ya».

fries
fries
[Sustantivo]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

patatas fritas, papas fritas

patatas fritas, papas fritas

Ex: He dipped his fries in ketchup. 

Él sumergió sus papas fritas en ketchup.

to [grab] a bite (to eat|)

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

comer algo rápido, tomar un bocado rápido

comer algo rápido, tomar un bocado rápido

Ex: She grabbed a bite between classes and ran back to campus. 

Comió algo rápido entre clases y volvió corriendo al campus.

to [have] a cow

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

poner el grito en el cielo, montar un numerito

poner el grito en el cielo, montar un numerito

Ex: She'll have a cow if we forget her birthday again. 

Va a poner el grito en el cielo si volvemos a olvidar su cumpleaños.

to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: She's not into him at all.  She told me she's not looking for anything serious right now. 
john
john
[Sustantivo]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

baño, servicio

baño, servicio

to [lose] it
to lose it
[Frase]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: Seeing the surprise gift, she couldn't help but lose it and burst into tears of joy. 
to polish off

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

terminar, devorar

terminar, devorar

Ex: They polished off the entire tray of nachos while watching the game. 

Se zamparon toda la bandeja de nachos mientras veían el partido.

(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

de inmediato, sin demora

de inmediato, sin demora

Ex: Off the bat, the manager rejected the proposal. 

El gerente rechazó la propuesta de inmediato.

ritzy
ritzy
[Adjetivo]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegante, lujoso

elegante, lujoso

Ex: The ritzy event venue, complete with crystal chandeliers and marble floors, was the perfect setting for the upscale celebration. 

El lugar del evento elegante, completo con candelabros de cristal y pisos de mármol, era el escenario perfecto para la celebración de lujo.

to [have] a screw (loose|missing)

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

faltarle un tornillo, estar como una cabra

faltarle un tornillo, estar como una cabra

Ex: You'd have to have a screw loose to jump into that freezing river. 

Te tendría que faltar un tornillo para tirarte a ese río helado.

slop
slop
[Sustantivo]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

engrudo, gachas

engrudo, gachas

Ex: Everyone joked about the terrible slop in the mess hall. 

Todos bromeaban sobre la terrible bazofia en el comedor.

to stink
to stink
[Verbo]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

apestar, oler mal

apestar, oler mal

Ex: The way they treated their customers was absolutely appalling; it really made their reputation stink. 

La forma en que trataron a sus clientes fue absolutamente espantosa; realmente hizo que su reputación apestara.

to [stop] (dead|right|) in {one's} tracks

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

quedarse clavado, pararse en seco

quedarse clavado, pararse en seco

Ex: He stopped in his tracks when he saw his name on the winner's list. 

Se quedó clavado cuando vio su nombre en la lista de ganadores.

to tip off
to tip off
[Verbo]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

avisar discretamente, dar un soplo

avisar discretamente, dar un soplo

Ex: She carefully tipped her friend off about the upcoming surprise party. 

Ella advirtió cuidadosamente a su amiga sobre la próxima fiesta sorpresa.

to wash down

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

bajar con bebida, acompañar con una bebida

bajar con bebida, acompañar con una bebida

Ex: It's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee. 

Es esencial bajar el rico pastel de chocolate con una taza de café.

joint
joint
[Sustantivo]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

un local, una tasca

un local, una tasca

Ex: There's a new sushi joint in town, and I heard the rolls are fantastic. 

Hay un nuevo local de sushi en la ciudad, y he oído que los rollos son fantásticos.

to chow down

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

comer con entusiasmo, zampar

comer con entusiasmo, zampar

Ex: Let's chow down on these burgers before they get cold. 

Vamos a devorar estas hamburguesas antes de que se enfríen.

to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

quitar, omitir

quitar, omitir

Ex: I'd like the salad, but hold the dressing. 

Me gustaría la ensalada, pero sin el aderezo.

living soul
living soul
[Sustantivo]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

alma viviente, ser vivo

alma viviente, ser vivo

Ex: The old man was the only living soul who remembered the legend. 

El viejo era la única alma viviente que recordaba la leyenda.

poker
poker
[Sustantivo]

a person who is overweight or fat

gordo, persona con sobrepeso

gordo, persona con sobrepeso

Ex: I don't appreciate being called a poker for just enjoying life. 

No aprecio que me llamen gordo solo por disfrutar de la vida.

sneaking
sneaking
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

furtivo, sigiloso

furtivo, sigiloso

Ex: You'll probably start feeling a sneaking discomfort once you realize what's going on. 

Probablemente comenzarás a sentir una incomodidad furtiva una vez que te des cuenta de lo que está pasando.

to [set] foot in

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet? 
to [stiff] a waiter

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: If you're unhappy with the service, I suggest you address it directly, but don't stiff the waiter. 
one in a million

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: You'll find someone who's one in a million, but it might take time. 
give me five
give me five
[interjección]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

¡Choca esos cinco!, ¡Dame cinco!

¡Choca esos cinco!, ¡Dame cinco!

Ex: Give me five?  You nailed that presentation! 

Chócala cinco ? ¡Has clavado esa presentación!

in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

en el séptimo cielo, feliz como nunca

en el séptimo cielo, feliz como nunca

Ex: They were in seventh heaven when they held their newborn for the first time. 

Cuando tuvieron a su bebé recién nacido en brazos por primera vez, estaban en el séptimo cielo.

nine to five

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: She doesn't like the rigidity of a 9 to 5 job. 
to [hang] ten

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: They were all trying to hang ten, but only a few managed to do it successfully. 
to eighty-six

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

eliminar, descartar

eliminar, descartar

Ex: The bouncer told the troublemaker to leave and eighty-six his access. 

El gorila le dijo al alborotador que se fuera y que ochenta y seis su acceso.

eighty-eight
eighty-eight
[Sustantivo]

a standard full-sized piano

piano de cola, piano estándar

piano de cola, piano estándar

Ex: He tuned the eighty-eight before the recital, ensuring every key was perfect. 

Afinó el ochenta y ocho antes del recital, asegurándose de que cada tecla fuera perfecta.

if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: Honestly, if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times – don't forget your keys. 
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