a la carrera
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a la carrera(
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lah
kah
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rreh
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rah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (hastily)
a. in a hurry
Llegaba tarde a la ópera y tuve que vestirme a la carrera.I was late for the opera and had to dress in a hurry.
b. in a rush
¿Dónde está Pedro? - Se marchó a la carrera porque perdía el tren.Where is Pedro? - He left in a rush because he was going to miss the train.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La primera pregunta del examen era muy larga y tuve que responder a las demás a la carrera.The first question of the exam was very long and I had to rush through the rest.
Cuando llegó el momento de pagar las bebidas, ella se fue a la carrera.When it was time to pay for the drinks, she made a quick getaway.
2. (running)
a. at a run
Los niños tiraron una piedra a la ventana y huyeron a la carrera.The children threw a stone at the window and took off at a run.
a. at full speed
Cuando oyeron llegar a la policía, los ladrones escaparon a la carrera en un vehículo que les estaba esperando.When they heard the police coming, the thieves escaped at full speed in a vehicle that was waiting for them.
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