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Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Tener buenas intenciones

To have good intentions

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Describes someone whose motives are positive even if the outcome isn't. El camino al infierno está empedrado de buenas intenciones …
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Sacar de apuros

To get someone out of trouble / To bail someone out

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Describes helping someone out of a difficult or tight situation. Sacarme de un apuro = to get me out of …
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Hacer méritos

To prove oneself / To earn one's place / To work to impress

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Describes working hard to demonstrate your worth or to earn recognition. Often implies effort to gain approval or a promotion.
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Ponerse a prueba

To put oneself to the test / To be tested

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Means facing a challenge that tests your abilities or character. Also poner a prueba algo/a alguien = to put something/someone …
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Dar la espalda a

To turn one's back on / To abandon

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Literally 'to give the back to'. Describes abandoning someone or something in their time of need. Strong negative connotation.
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Prestar servicio

To provide a service / To serve

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Formal collocation used in professional and public service contexts. La línea presta servicio las 24 horas = the line operates …
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Tomar aire

To get some fresh air / To take a breather

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Literally 'to take air'. Used for literally going outside for fresh air or figuratively for taking a short break to …
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Hacer acopio de

To stock up on / To gather / To build up

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Describes accumulating a supply of something — food, energy, patience, or courage. Hacer acopio de paciencia = to summon up …
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Dar fe de

To testify to / To vouch for / To bear witness to

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Formal and emphatic. Means personally attesting to the truth of something from direct experience. Puedo dar fe de ello = …
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Poner en juego

To put at stake / To bring into play

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Means putting something valuable at risk, or activating skills and resources. Poner en juego su reputación = to put her …
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