Futurama S05E04: Spanish study pack

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desentonarto be out of place, to stick out, to not fit in

colloquial

Literally means to be out of tune musically, but colloquially used for a person or thing that doesn't match the mood, style, or group around them.

Llegué con ropa formal a la fiesta y sentí que destonaba con todos.I showed up in formal clothes to the party and felt like I didn't fit in with everyone.

a eso me refierothat's what I mean, that's exactly my point

A fixed conversational phrase used to confirm that something just said or done illustrates the speaker's earlier point perfectly.

El metro llegó tarde otra vez. A eso me refiero cuando digo que el transporte público aquí es un desastre.The subway was late again. That's exactly what I mean when I say public transit here is a disaster.

retorcerse en la tumbato roll over in one's grave

colloquial

Used to suggest that a deceased person would be horrified or ashamed by something currently happening. Carries strong emotional or moral disapproval.

Si mi abuela viera cómo desperdiciamos la comida, se retorcería en su tumba.If my grandmother saw how we waste food, she would roll over in her grave.

mocos patrióticospatriotic tears (literally 'patriotic snot')

colloquial

A humorous, slightly irreverent expression for the emotional response of crying or getting choked up during patriotic moments. The use of 'mocos' (snot) instead of 'lágrimas' (tears) deflates the solemnity with humor.

Cuando escuché el himno nacional en los juegos olímpicos, se me vinieron los mocos patrióticos.When I heard the national anthem at the Olympics, I got all teary and emotional.

dar la señalto give the signal, to give the go-ahead

A set phrase meaning to initiate something by signaling. Used in coordinated actions, performances, or commands.

Cuando el director le dé la señal al pianista, todos empezarán a cantar.When the director gives the pianist the signal, everyone will start singing.

a su debido tiempoin due time, all in good time

A set phrase used to tell someone they will learn or receive something when the moment is right, often implying patience is required and information is being deliberately withheld.

No te puedo contar todo ahora, a su debido tiempo entenderás por qué tomé esa decisión.I can't tell you everything now, in due time you'll understand why I made that decision.

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