al borde de

al borde de(
ahl
 
bohr
-
deh
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on the edge of
Nos sentamos al borde del techo y miramos las estrellas.We sat on the edge of the roof and watched the stars.
a. on the verge of
El país está al borde de una guerra civil.The country is on the verge of a civil war.
b. about to
Tenemos que calmar a Luciana. Está al borde de tener un ataque de pánico.We have to calm down Luciana. She's about to have a panic attack.
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