Death Inc. S01E03: Spanish study pack

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liarseto get romantically or sexually involved with someone

colloquial

In everyday speech, 'liarse con alguien' means to hook up with or start something romantic with someone. The base verb 'liar' means to tie or roll, but this reflexive use carries a completely separate meaning that cannot be guessed from the literal words.

Después de la fiesta, se lió con un compañero de trabajo.After the party, she got involved with a colleague from work.

cuerpo presentewith the body present (at a wake or funeral ceremony, before burial)

A fixed phrase used specifically in funerary contexts. It describes the ritual or gathering that takes place while the deceased's body is still present in the room. Not translatable word for word into the same register.

Dieron el último adiós al abuelo con el cuerpo presente en el tanatorio.They said their final goodbye to the grandfather with the body present at the funeral home.

tener líoto be involved in something complicated, to have a lot going on

colloquial

Used to mean being caught up in a complicated situation, a romantic entanglement, or simply being very busy with something messy. 'Lío' on its own means mess or tangle.

No puede venir esta tarde, dice que tiene mucho lío en el trabajo.She can't come this afternoon, she says she has a lot going on at work.

meterse ento get mixed up in, to get involved in (something unwanted)

colloquial

Literally 'to put oneself into', but the idiomatic force implies getting tangled up in trouble or complicated affairs, often with a warning undertone.

No te metas en sus asuntos o te vas a arrepentir.Don't get mixed up in their business or you'll regret it.

dar el pésameto offer one's condolences

A fixed ceremonial phrase used exclusively when someone has died. 'Pésame' derives from 'pesar' (to grieve), but the full expression is a social ritual formula, not a literal statement.

Fueron al velatorio a dar el pésame a la familia del fallecido.They went to the wake to offer their condolences to the deceased's family.

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