Today write sentences with "catch up"

Question

Hello everyone. I think phrasal verbs are some of the most difficult to many English learners because most of them do not have a literal translation. So I have decided to learn one or two phrasal verbs every day. And I know you can help me with that, but you also need to learn Spanish, so please write the sentence in English using the PV then try it in Spanish. Then I will correct your sentence (the Spanish sentence, of course); we will help each other out.If you´re not sure about how to make a good translation, just explain to me(In English) what your Pv means, that will help me make a better traslation.Today write sentences with "catch up".

Answer 1

El estudiante se retrasó con sus tareas. Así que tuvo que ponerse al día.

The student was late with his homework. He had to catch up.

El estudiante se retrasó con sus tareas. Así que tuvo que ponerse al día. - luisssito, Jun 25, 2012

Thanks, luis! - Noetol, Jun 25, 2012

Answer 2

Mi novia estaba totalmente absorta viendo la película que no se daba cuenta....

My girlfriend was so (totally absorbed/caught up) watching the film that she didn't realize....

Good job. - luisssito, Jun 25, 2012

Answer 3

Tengo que ponerme al día con los capítulos de un drama coreano que me gusta mucho.

I have to catch up with the episodes of a Korean drama that I like a lot.

Good job Juliss - luisssito, Jun 25, 2012

Answer 4

The police finally caught up with him in Vienna.

Al final la policía dio con él or lo localizó en Viena.

You'll have to run faster than María if you want to catch up with her.

Tendrás que correr más rápido que María si quieres alcanzala.

Can I say.......if you want to catch her up? Is the same meaning? - luisssito, Jun 25, 2012

No, it's a different meaning. "Catch her up" would be unusual, but would mean more like "to pick her up. - Noetol, Jun 25, 2012

Sorry to disagree but "Catch her up" is more or less the same as "Catch up with her" and is equally acceptable. I do not think that either carries a sexual connotation. - neville50, Jun 26, 2012

I'm trying to think if I could replace "catch up with her" with "catch her up".. But the more I'm saying it, the more it makes sense. When I hear "catch someone up" I think of getting someone to the right level, maybe as everyone else.... - 5454CkMac, Jun 27, 2012

Answer 5

You need to catch me up to date.

Me necesitas decir que ha estado de pasar hasta ahora.

:D Ya sé que son totalmente distintas las oraciónes, pero casi es lo qué significa "catch up" por definición (en este caso)... o "catch up", pero en las otras palabras quizás.

Tienes que contarme todo lo que ha pasado hasta ahora. =D - Juliss, Jun 27, 2012

woow. muchas gracias! jajaja no escribí nada así;) - 5454CkMac, Jun 27, 2012

pero sí tenías la idea :) estabas cerca. - Juliss, Jun 27, 2012

Answer 6

Es difícil ser a la misma nivel de matemáticas como tú porque eres tan inteligente.

It's hard to catch up with you in math because you are so smart.

:D

Es difícil alcanzar tu nivel de matemáticas porque eres muy inteligente. =) - Juliss, Jun 27, 2012

:D otra vez, ¡¡muchísimas gracias!! - 5454CkMac, Jun 27, 2012

Bien hecho ! Juliss, gracias por tu ayudarme con esto . - luisssito, Jun 27, 2012

De nada amigos. - Juliss, Jun 27, 2012