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Question

Spanish Idioms, for you who don't know they are syings that don't translate such as the English saying Kill 2 birds with 1 stone, it dosen't mean to kill 2 birds at all, but implies something else... There must be just as many Spanish Idioms, how can we learn them and does anyone know some to list so I can study them? Thank you

Answer 1

Hi Sam, well!!! if you look under 'more' you will see the wonderful Phrasebook which is still a work in progress but is coming along very nicely.

Sorry, I am new to this site but I just saw the phrasebook and thats just what I was looking for. Thank you - samfisher, Sep 3, 2010

Answer 2

The expression is the same in many non-English speaking countries:

Matar dos pájaros de un tiro

The difference is that in Spain "tiro" can be a thrown stone, bullet, arrow... or anything you can throw. And of course, we're not normally talking about birds. It could be because you want to go to see your grandma, and because her house is on your way to your favourite shop where you also want to buy some shoes, you're "matando dos pájaros de un tiro".

Is that true? the same idioms in America other countries use as well.. thats pretty neat. - samfisher, Sep 3, 2010

Answer 3

You should check out the Phrasebook! It has all kinds of phrases that aren't neccessarily literal translations. It is possible to search specifically for idioms.

You can find it at:Phrasebook

Thank you for your answer, and especially the link part. - samfisher, Sep 3, 2010