How to say, "to make a mountain out of a molehill" in Spanish (Día 10)

How to say, "to make a mountain out of a molehill" in Spanish (Día 10)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial introduces the Spanish phrase 'estar ahogando en un vaso de agua,' which means 'to be drowning in a glass of water.' This phrase is used to describe making a big deal out of a small issue. The tutorial explains how to use the phrase in different contexts, including telling someone else or reflecting on oneself. It also provides a cautionary note about using the phrase carefully, especially in personal relationships.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the phrase of the day used to describe?

Making a big deal out of nothing

A large body of water

A significant achievement

A difficult task

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'estar ahogando en un vaso de agua' literally translate to?

Flying in the sky

Drowning in a glass of water

Swimming in a pool

Running in a marathon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase imply about the issues it describes?

They are life-threatening

They are unavoidable

They are insignificant

They are very important

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you modify the phrase when using it in conversation?

Change the verb 'estar' as needed

Always use it in the past tense

Never change the phrase

Use it only in written form

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested context for using the phrase about oneself?

When acknowledging one's own overreaction

When writing a scientific paper

When discussing a major life event

When giving a formal speech