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

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Sacar el máximo rendimiento

To get the most out of / To maximise performance

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Used in sport, business, and education for getting the best possible output from someone or something.
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Ganar confianza

To gain confidence / To build trust

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Has two meanings: gaining personal confidence in yourself, or building trust with other people. Context clarifies which.
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Tomar el mando

To take command / To take charge

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Describes assuming leadership or control of a group, situation, or mission. More assertive and often more urgent than tomar las …
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Perder fuerza

To lose strength / To lose momentum / To weaken

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Describes a movement, argument, storm, or trend that is becoming weaker over time.
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Guardar la compostura

To maintain one's composure / To keep it together

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Describes staying calm, dignified, and in control of oneself, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
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Hacer honor a

To do justice to / To live up to / To honour

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Means living up to a name, reputation, or expectation. Hacer honor a su reputación = to live up to one's …
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Dar valor a

To value / To attach importance to / To give weight to

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Means recognising or emphasising the importance of something. Dar valor a algo = to value something or to give something …
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Poner en circulación

To put into circulation / To release / To circulate

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Used for money, information, rumours, or products being released or spread. Poner en circulación un rumor = to spread a …
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Tener autonomía

To have autonomy / To be autonomous

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Describes having independence to make decisions or act without needing permission. Tener autonomía para = to have autonomy to.
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Echar raíces

To put down roots / To settle / To establish oneself

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Literally 'to throw roots'. Describes settling permanently in a place, community, or way of life.
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