qué están tramando

qué están tramando
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. what are they plotting
Están tramando algo. - ¿Qué están tramando y por qué no me avisó usted antes? ¿Cree que van a dar un golpe de estado?They're plotting something. - What are they plotting and why didn't you warn me before? Do you think they're going to stage a coup?
b. what are they up to
¿Por qué actúan de una forma tan rara? ¿Qué están tramando?Why are they acting so weird? What are they up to?
c. what are ... plotting
¿Qué están tramando los marineros? ¿Se van a amotinar?What are the sailors plotting? Are they going to mutiny?
d. what are ... up to
¿Qué están tramando tus amigos? - Creo que están planeando una fiesta sorpresa para mi cumpleaños.What are your friends up to? - I think they're planning a surprise party for my birthday.
a. what are you plotting
Niños, ¿qué están tramando? ¿Por qué se están portando ustedes tan bien?Kids, what are you plotting? Why are you being so good?
b. what are you up to
¿A qué viene esa sonrisita? ¿Qué están tramando?What's with the grin? What are you up to?
a. what they're plotting
Me pregunto qué están tramando. - Creo que su intención es destronar al rey.I wonder what they're plotting. - I believe their intention is to dethrone the king.
b. what they're up to
No sé qué están tramando, pero conociéndolos, nada bueno.I don't know what they're up to, but knowing them, nothing good.
c. what ... are plotting
La duquesa quiere saber qué están tramando el marqués y sus secuaces. Cree que su propia vida podría estar en peligro.The duchess wants to know what the marquis and his minions are plotting. She thinks her own life could be in danger.
d. what ... are up to
No me preguntes a mí qué están tramando Carlos y Enrique. Pregúntales a ellos.Don't ask me what Carlos and Enrique are up to. Ask them.
a. what you're plotting
Me pregunto qué están tramando. - ¿Nosotros? Es usted una persona muy suspicaz.I wonder what you're plotting. - Us? You're a very suspicious person.
b. what you're up to
Díganme qué están tramando. - Nada, mamá.Tell me what you're up to. - Nothing, Mom.
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