Mastering Spanish & English: Key Phrases 64-84
Advanced Spanish & English Translation Practice
Improve your fluency by reviewing these advanced Spanish sentences and their corresponding English translations, focusing on common idioms, phrasal verbs, and complex grammatical structures.
Sentence 64: Parting with Belongings
Desprenderse de algunas de sus pertenencias les llenó de tristeza porque les recordaba el asesinato de su padre y su feliz infancia.
Parting with / Getting rid of some of their belongings filled them with sadness because they reminded them of their father’s murder and happy childhood.
Sentence 70: Settling Down
Mis padres quieren que siente la cabeza. Sin embargo, les digo que no me sentaría bien hacer lo que es correcto.
My parents want me to settle down. However, I tell them it wouldn’t do me good to do what is right.
Sentence 71: Making Friends
Aunque hice todo lo que pude para hacerme amigo de Peter, él sólo se burlaba de mí.
Although I did my best to make friends with Peter, he just made fun of me.
Sentence 72: Dream to Nightmare
Mi sueño se convirtió en una pesadilla que nada tenía que ver conmigo.
My dream became / turned into a nightmare that had nothing to do with me.
Sentence 73: Making Excuses
No puedo evitar pensar que está mintiendo. Siempre pone excusas para no hacer nada.
I can’t help thinking he’s lying. He is always making excuses not to do anything.
Sentence 74: Doing Business
Antes de hacer negocio con los chinos me aseguraría de que ellos no creen dificultades.
Before doing business with the Chinese I’d make sure they don’t make trouble.
Sentence 75: Earning a Living
Me gustaría ganarme la vida como abogado. Suelen ganar más dinero que los profesores.
I’d like to earn/make my living as a lawyer. They usually / tend to earn/make more money than teachers.
Sentence 76: Doing Homework
Los alumnos cumplen con su deber cuando hacen los deberes.
Students do their duty when they do their homework.
Sentence 77: Future Uncertainty & Idioms
He estado teniendo éxito, pero el futuro es incierto. En cualquier caso, no hay mal que por bien no venga.
I’ve been doing well, but the future is uncertain. Anyway, every cloud has a silver lining.
Sentence 78: Weight Gain & Sacrifice
He engordado al menos siete kilos desde que me casé. Debería prescindir de tantos dulces.
I have put on at least seven kilos since I got married. I should do / go without so many sweets.
Sentence 79: Turning on the Heater
Aunque ella se aseguró de encender todos los radiadores, tenía todavía mucho frío.
Although she made sure to turn on every heater / all the heaters, she was still very cold.
Sentence 80: Pressure on Students
Los profesores a veces presionan a los alumnos demasiado. Aunque los alumnos hagan todo lo que puedan, no es suficiente.
Teachers sometimes put too much pressure on students. Although they do their best, it isn’t good enough.
Sentence 81: Choosing a Profession
Político, carnicero, economista, abogado, electricista, etcétera. Aunque hay tantas profesiones diferentes, encuentro difícil elegir la adecuada para mí.
Politician, butcher, economist, lawyer, electrician, and so on. Although there are so many different professions, I find it difficult to choose the right one for me.
Sentence 82: Influencing the Jury
Puesto que ella no podía influir en el jurado, no tiene la culpa de lo que pasó.
Since she couldn’t influence the jury, she isn’t to blame for what happened.
Sentence 83: Celebrities and Normal Life
Los famosos encuentran difícil sentar la cabeza y llevar una vida normal. Siempre están siendo acosados y su fama rápidamente se convierte en pesadilla.
Famous people / celebrities find it difficult to settle down and lead a normal/ordinary life. They are always being hounded and their fame quickly turns into/becomes a nightmare.
Sentence 84: Healthy Lifestyle Benefits
Cuanto más sano vivas, más tiempo vivirás. En otras palabras, llevar una vida sana y relajada parece una buena razón para una vida más larga.
The healthier you live, the longer you’ll live. In other words, leading a healthy and relaxed lifestyle seems a good reason for a longer life.