Bedeutung
To hope for good luck.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Mexico, 'hacer changuitos' is a very popular alternative to 'cruzar los dedos'. People in Spain also use 'tocar madera' (touch wood) to prevent bad luck. The gesture is universally understood, though some regions prefer verbal expressions. The gesture is recognized in most Western countries as a sign of hope.
Body parts
Remember to use 'los' instead of 'mis' for fingers.
Regionalism
If in Mexico, try 'hacer changuitos' to sound more local.
Bedeutung
To hope for good luck.
Body parts
Remember to use 'los' instead of 'mis' for fingers.
Regionalism
If in Mexico, try 'hacer changuitos' to sound more local.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Espero que ganes el premio. ¡_____ los dedos!
The imperative form for 'tú' is 'cruza'.
Which is correct?
How do you say 'I am crossing my fingers'?
Use 'los' for body parts, not 'mis'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mañana tengo la entrevista. B: ¡_____!
The imperative is used to give encouragement.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenEspero que ganes el premio. ¡_____ los dedos!
The imperative form for 'tú' is 'cruza'.
How do you say 'I am crossing my fingers'?
Use 'los' for body parts, not 'mis'.
A: Mañana tengo la entrevista. B: ¡_____!
The imperative is used to give encouragement.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is a friendly and common gesture.
No, it is too informal.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tocar madera
similarTo touch wood
Tener suerte
similarTo have luck
Ojalá
builds onHopefully
