en vilo
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en vilo(
ehm
bee
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loh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (restless)
a. on tenterhooks
¿Por qué no llamaste antes? Me tenías en vilo.Why didn't you call earlier? You kept me on tenterhooks.
b. in suspense
El mensajero no regresaba del frente de batalla y nos tenía a todos en vilo.The messenger didn't return from the battlefront and kept us all in suspense.
2. (in the air)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El campeón sostenía la copa en vilo.The champion held the cup up high.
El padre alzó a su hijo en vilo para que pudiera ver el desfile.The father lifted his son up so she could see the parade.
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