Untranslatable - Intraducible

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término definición
anteayer
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the day before yesterday
desvelado
adjective
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to be unable to sleep or to be sleep deprived
botellón
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social gathering of the youngsters in the streets that usually involves lots of alcohol
Although, it is technically illegal, it is not really frowned upon in Spain
tuerto
en el reino de los ciegos, el tuerto es el rey
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one-eyed man
a popular proverb: in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
mañana
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literally: tomorrow or morning
However, Spanish people use this word very often meaning that there is no need to be in a hurry, since there is always tomorrow.
ser / estar
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both verbs can be translated as to be, however they are used differently
Ser is usually used when we speak about something that isn't likely to change (e.g. profession). Estar is used about things such as location (changeable)
quincena
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a period of 15 days
resol
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sunlight reflection
puente
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literally means bridge, however, it may also mean a long weekend, e.g. when Thursday and Friday are bank holidays.

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