6.1 Recognising idiomatic language

Language becomes more complicated for the learner when people use day-to-day language, familiar expressions or ways of putting things that can be difficult to understand. In this section, you will practise identifying idiomatic language.

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Watch the whole video of Antonio and write down in Spanish how he expresses the following ideas.

Transcript

I retired 4 years ago	Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions…	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I fundamentally value affection	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
…gathered around a table	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I have a gift for languages	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
I am determined to learn Chinese right now	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
To be born again	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)
For a change!	(A text entry box would appear here, but your browser does not support it.)

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Answer

I retired 4 years ago	Me jubilé hace 4 años
I perform the functions	Desempeño las funciones como
I fundamentally value affection	Fundamentalmente valoro el cariño
…gathered around a table	Reunidos en torno a una mesa
I have a gift for languages	Tengo facilidad para los idiomas
I am determined to learn Chinese right now	Estoy empeñado en aprender chino ahora mismo
To be born again	Volver a nacer
For a change!	¡Por variar!