don't be

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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
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I'm really scared I'll fail. - Don't be! You'll be fine.Tengo mucho miedo a fracasar. - No deberías; todo saldrá bien.
I'm really sorry I can't help on Saturday. - Don't be! It's fine; there are plenty of people to help.De verdad siento no poder ayudar el sábado. - ¡No te preocupes! No pasa nada; contamos con mucha gente.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
We're anxious about the game. - Don't be! Just give it your all.Estamos nerviosos por el partido. - No deberían. Hagan lo mejor que puedan.
We're really sorry we couldn't come to meet you. - Don't be! We'll see you next time.Sentimos no poder haber quedado. - ¡No se preocupen! Nos vemos la próxima vez.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm really nervous about tonight's performance. - Don't be! They love you.Estoy muy nerviosa por la función de esta noche. - No debería. El público la adora.
I'm so embarrassed to have fallen for such a scam. - Don't be! It's happened to a lot of people.Me da vergüenza que me haya dejado ser estafada así. - ¡No se preocupe! Le pasó igual a muchos.
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