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Spanish Chunks Library

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

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Cobrar fuerza

To gain strength / To grow stronger / To gain momentum

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Describes an idea, movement, or trend becoming more powerful or widespread over time.
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Tomar las riendas

To take the reins / To take control

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Literally 'to take the reins'. Describes taking charge of a situation, organisation, or project.
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Hacer un recorrido

To go over / To run through / To do a tour

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Literally 'to do a route'. Can mean physically touring a place or figuratively going over material, results, or a topic.
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Dar margen para

To give room for / To allow for / To leave space for

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Describes leaving flexibility or space for something to happen. Dar margen de error = to allow a margin of error.
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Perder el rastro

To lose track of / To lose the trail

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Describes losing track of a person, idea, or storyline. Perder el rastro de alguien = to lose track of someone.
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Ponerse en camino

To set off / To get going / To head out

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Describes starting a journey or beginning to move towards a destination. Common in travel and everyday conversation.
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Tener futuro

To have a future / To be promising

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Describes someone or something with good prospects ahead. Tener mucho futuro = to have a very bright future.
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Hacer las veces de

To act as / To serve as / To double as

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Describes something or someone performing a function they weren't originally designed for. El sofá hace las veces de cama = …
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Dar la enhorabuena

To congratulate / To offer congratulations

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The standard phrase for congratulating someone. Dar la enhorabuena a alguien = to congratulate someone. More formal than felicitar.
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Poner el acento en

To place the emphasis on / To focus on

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Formal collocation for emphasising a particular aspect. Common in academic, political, and professional discourse.
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