Notes on Languages (mostly French)

Spanish Phrase Guide - Ir De La Mano

Ir De La Mano - To Go Hand in Hand [Figurative]

• Hardwork and success go hand in hand.

• El trabajo duro y el éxito van de la mano.

• Crime and proverty go hand in hand.

• El crimen y la probeza van de la mano.

Explanation: To “go hand in hand” means that two things are closely connected, happen together, or complement one another.

Se faire pistonner ou être pistonné Définition du Larousse : Familier. Recommander quelqu'un (auprès de quelqu'un), l'appuyer pour qu'il obtienne un avantage. Translation : Larousse's definition : Informal. To recommend someone (to someone), to support them so that they obtain an advantage. Exemple n°1 : -> Le seul moyen d'obtenir un stage dans cette entreprise est de se faire pistonner. -> The only way to get an internship at this firm is to have connections/to be recommended by someone. Cette expression peut être utilisée comme une insulte si vous pensez qu'une personne a obtenu son job uniquement grâce à ses connections. It can be used as an insult if you believe someone has gotten a job only because of their connections.

"5 hours and 9 minutes" translates to "5 Stunden und 9 Minuten".

The short form "5 hrs 9 min" translates into "5 std. 9 min.".

Grammar Notebook - To “Regret [Something]” in Spanish

In Spanish if you want to express regret of [something] you are going to follow the structure:

Indirect pronoun + arrepentir (to regret) + de

• I regret not going to college.

• Me arrepiento de no haber ido a la universidad.

• Do you regret marrying me?

• Te arrepientes de haberte casado conmigo?

• We regret eating too much food.

• Nos arrepentimos de haber comido demasiada comida.

Note: “Arrepentirse + de” is typically used to express regret over an action, but there are multiple different uses for “arrepentirse” - this is just one way to use the verb.