A1 Idiom Neutre

Estar entre dos aguas

To be on the fence

Signification

To be undecided between two options or positions.

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Contexte culturel

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.

Signification

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.

Teste-toi

Complete the phrase.

Todavía ________ entre dos aguas con mi decisión.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : estoy

The verb 'estar' is required for states.

Which preposition is correct?

Estoy ______ dos aguas.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : entre

The idiom is 'entre dos aguas'.

When do you use this?

You have two job offers and can't choose.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 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, ________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : estoy entre dos aguas

It expresses indecision between two choices.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Todavía ________ entre dos aguas con mi decisión.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : estoy

The verb 'estar' is required for states.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A1

Estoy ______ dos aguas.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : entre

The idiom is 'entre dos aguas'.

When do you use this? situation_matching A2

You have two job offers and can't choose.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 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, ________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : estoy entre dos aguas

It expresses indecision between two choices.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

6 questions

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'.

Expressions liées

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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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