Verbs in English Without Direct Translation in Spanish
13 English verbs that have no single-word equivalent in Spanish — from 'to ghost' to 'to vibe'. Learn what Spanish speakers actually say instead.
13 English verbs that have no single-word equivalent in Spanish — from 'to ghost' to 'to vibe'. Learn what Spanish speakers actually say instead.
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to ghost →
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to hang out →
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to vent →
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to flake →
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to catch up →
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We should ______ this weekend and watch a movie. (hang out / date / crash)
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He completely ______ me after the date. (ghosted / flaked / bailed)
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I need to ______ because I'm stressed. (vent / bail / vibe)
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She ______ on our plans again. (flaked / ghosted / dated)
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My friends really ______ me ______ before the concert. (hyped ... up / bailed ... out / flaked ... out)
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Translate: 'Vamos a pasar el rato mañana.'
- 12
Translate: 'Necesito desahogarme.'
- 13
Translate: 'Me dejó de hablar de repente.'
- 14
Translate: 'No me quedes mal.'
- 15
Translate: 'Estoy viendo toda la serie seguida.'
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You're inviting someone to spend time casually. Which verb fits?
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Someone canceled on you last minute. Which verb describes this?
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You stayed awake all night studying. Which expression fits?
- 19
Translate: 'Can I crash at your place tonight?'
- 20
Translate: 'We really vibe.'
- 21
Translate: 'Don't bail on me this time!'