Chapter 29: Life

Used in the construction 'me hierve la sangre' to express intense anger or indignation. Vivid and emotionally charged but not vulgar.

Used in legal and formal contexts to indicate proceedings closed to the public, but also used figuratively in everyday speech for private matters.

Literally 'to give a breath'; used figuratively to mean a rest or relief from pressure. Common and natural across all registers.

Literally 'not to have a trembling pulse'; used to say someone will act decisively without hesitation or remorse. Often implies willingness to do something tough.

Literally 'tied by feet and hands'; expresses being unable to act due to external constraints. Common idiom with no vulgar connotation.