Visual Associations
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Poner pilas: Imagine someone putting batteries into a toy to get it ready to go.
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Rayar: Visualize a child scribbling all over a notebook, frustrating their parent.
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Rebajar: Picture a price tag being cut with scissors to indicate a discount.
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Rebotar: Envision a basketball bouncing back after hitting the ground.
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Retachar: Picture someone walking out of a door, then turning around and coming back in.
Practice Sentences
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Poner pilas: Necesito ponerme las pilas para el examen. (I need to get ready for the exam.)
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Rayar: Me raya cuando alguien interrumpe. (It annoys me when someone interrupts.)
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Rebajar: Van a rebajar los precios en la tienda este fin de semana. (They are going to discount the prices at the store this weekend.)
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Rebotar: La pelota rebotó varias veces antes de parar. (The ball bounced back several times before stopping.)
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Retachar: Después de la reunión, retaché a la oficina para terminar mi trabajo. (After the meeting, I returned to the office to finish my work.)
Matching Exercise
- Poner pilas
- Rayar
- Rebajar
- Rebotar
- Retachar
- To scribble, to annoy
- To get ready, to prepare
- To discount, to lessen
- To bounce back, to recover
- To return, to come back
Real-Life Application
Write a short paragraph using all five phrases:
Conjugation Practice
Conjugate the verbs in the present tense for all pronouns: