Bedeutung
To fail to catch a train on time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Trains are a primary mode of transport, making the metaphor very relatable. Used more figuratively in business contexts in cities like Mexico City or Bogota.
Context is key
Always clarify if you mean the literal train or the opportunity.
Bedeutung
To fail to catch a train on time.
Context is key
Always clarify if you mean the literal train or the opportunity.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Si no te apuras, ______ el tren.
Future tense is required for a warning.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenSi no te apuras, ______ el tren.
Future tense is required for a warning.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenUsually no, we say 'perder el autobús'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dejar pasar el tren
synonymTo let the opportunity pass