A1 Idiom خنثی

Estar entre dos aguas

To be on the fence

معنی

To be undecided between two options or positions.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, this is often used in casual conversation to express that you are weighing pros and cons. Mexicans might also use 'estar en un dilema' as a synonym, but 'entre dos aguas' is well understood. Argentines value directness, so this phrase is often used to soften a refusal to take a side.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar. Just remember 'estar' + 'entre dos aguas'.

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Cultural nuance

It's a very common phrase in Spain. You will hear it in TV shows and casual chats.

معنی

To be undecided between two options or positions.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar. Just remember 'estar' + 'entre dos aguas'.

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Cultural nuance

It's a very common phrase in Spain. You will hear it in TV shows and casual chats.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase.

Todavía ________ entre dos aguas con mi decisión.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy

The verb 'estar' is required for states.

Which preposition is correct?

Estoy ______ dos aguas.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: entre

The idiom is 'entre dos aguas'.

When do you use this?

You have two job offers and can't choose.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Estoy entre dos aguas

This fits the context of indecision.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Te gusta más el rojo o el azul? B: No sé, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy entre dos aguas

It expresses indecision between two choices.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the phrase. جای خالی A1

Todavía ________ entre dos aguas con mi decisión.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy

The verb 'estar' is required for states.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A1

Estoy ______ dos aguas.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: entre

The idiom is 'entre dos aguas'.

When do you use this? situation_matching A2

You have two job offers and can't choose.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Estoy entre dos aguas

This fits the context of indecision.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ¿Te gusta más el rojo o el azul? B: No sé, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy entre dos aguas

It expresses indecision between two choices.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or colleagues.

Only for decisions between two things.

The phrase specifically says 'two' (dos), so it's best for two options.

Yes, it is understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

It means 'indecisive' rather than 'confused' about facts.

No, it is always 'entre'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Estar en un mar de dudas

synonym

To be in a sea of doubts

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No saber qué camino tomar

similar

Not knowing which path to take

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Estar indeciso

specialized form

To be undecided

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