cheat sheet

el acordeón

cheat sheet(

chit

shit

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(hidden notes for cheating)

a. el acordeón

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

(Central America)

Regionalism used in Cuba

(Cuba)

Regionalism used in Mexico

(Mexico)

Pedro's mother found a cheat sheet in his sweatshirt. When she confronted him, he admitted he cheated on a math test.La madre de Pedro encontró un acordeón en su sudadera. Cuando le enfrentó, reconoció haber copiado en un examen de matemáticas.

b. la chuleta

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

I hid a cheat sheet in my sleeve. But I didn't use it because I was scared.Escondí una chuleta en la manga. Pero no la usé porque tenía miedo.

c. la polla

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Ecuador

(Ecuador)

The principal pulled Nolan out of Spanish class this morning. Do you know why? - He was caught using a cheat sheet during a test.El director sacó a Nolan de la clase de español esta mañana. ¿Sabes por qué? - Fue pillado usando una polla durante una prueba.

d. el machete

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Argentina

(Argentina)

Regionalism used in Colombia

(Colombia)

Don't try to use a cheat sheet in Ms. Robert's class.No intentes usar un machete en la clase de la Srta. Robert.

e. el torpedo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Chile

(Chile)

Are you not going to study for tomorrow's test? - And miss tonight's game? Hell, no. I'm gonna use a cheat sheet.¿No vas a estudiar para el examen de mañana? - ¿Y perderme el partido de esta noche? Ni loco. Voy a usar un torpedo.

f. la batería

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

Regionalism used in Panama

(Panama)

If Mr. Carvajal catches you with that cheat sheet, you're done for.Si el profesor Carvajal te agarra con esa batería, estás frito.

A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).

(figurative)

(notes for studying)

a. la hoja de repaso

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

I give my students cheat sheets to help them prepare for the final exam.Les doy a mis estudiantes las hojas de repaso para ayudarlos a prepararse para el examen final.

b. los apuntes para repaso

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Biology class is so hard. - I have a binder full of cheat sheets you can borrow.La clase de biología es muy difícil. - Tengo una carpeta llena de apuntes para repaso que puedes pedir prestado.

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