Violetta S01E51: Spanish study pack

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hacerse el graciosoto act the clown, to be a smart-aleck

colloquial

Used to call someone out for joking around when the speaker finds it inappropriate or annoying. Slightly dismissive in tone.

Cuando le pregunté en serio qué pasó, se hizo el gracioso y no me respondió nada.When I asked him seriously what happened, he acted the clown and didn't answer me at all.

manos a la obralet's get to work, let's get started

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A fixed expression used to signal the moment of starting a task. Energetic and action-oriented, common in group contexts.

Ya planeamos todo, así que manos a la obra y terminemos esto hoy.We've already planned everything, so let's get to work and finish this today.

ganarle de manoto beat someone to it, to get there first

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colloquial

Means to act before someone else does, preventing them from doing something first. Common in competitive or urgent situations.

Quería pedir el último turno disponible, pero otro le ganó de mano.She wanted to book the last available slot, but someone else beat her to it.

divinowonderful, amazing, adorable (used as a term of affection or praise)

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colloquial

In everyday Argentine speech, 'divino/divina' is used much more broadly than its literal 'divine' meaning. It functions as enthusiastic praise for a person, place, or thing, and can carry warmth or irony depending on context.

Trajo medialunas para todos sin que nadie se lo pidiera. ¡Es un divino!He brought croissants for everyone without anyone asking him to. He's amazing!

hacerle la contrato work against someone, to oppose or undermine someone

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colloquial

Implies actively going against someone's plans or authority, often in a deliberate or persistent way.

Cada vez que ella propone algo en las reuniones, él le hace la contra sin escucharla.Every time she proposes something in meetings, he works against her without listening.

secarte la plantitato drain someone completely, to exhaust someone

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colloquial

Humorous and vivid expression meaning someone is so exhausting or draining that they wither you like a plant without water. Used affectionately or in mild frustration.

Con tantas preguntas seguidas me secás la plantita, necesito un descanso.With so many questions in a row you're draining me completely, I need a break.

estar chapado a la antiguato be old-fashioned, set in one's ways

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colloquial

Used to describe someone whose ideas, tastes, or methods are perceived as outdated. Can be said affectionately or critically.

Mi tío no usa celular porque es un poco chapado a la antigua.My uncle doesn't use a cell phone because he's a bit old-fashioned.

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