A1 Idiom Neutre

Pasar la noche en blanco

To have a sleepless night

Signification

To spend the entire night without sleeping.

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Contexte culturel

In Spain, the phrase is used frequently in social settings to explain why someone might be tired or irritable. Similar to Spain, it is a standard expression used across all social classes. Often used in the context of late-night social gatherings that extend until dawn.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the 'white' part; just treat it as a fixed unit.

Signification

To spend the entire night without sleeping.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the 'white' part; just treat it as a fixed unit.

Teste-toi

Complete the sentence.

Ayer estaba tan nervioso que ______ la noche en blanco.

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

The correct verb for this idiom is 'pasar'.

Which is correct?

How do you say 'I spent the night awake'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Pasé la noche en blanco

The idiom uses 'blanco' to mean empty.

🎉 Score : /2

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ayer estaba tan nervioso que ______ la noche en blanco.

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

The correct verb for this idiom is 'pasar'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I spent the night awake'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Pasé la noche en blanco

The idiom uses 'blanco' to mean empty.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

No, it only refers to the entire night.

It is neutral.

Expressions liées

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No pegar ojo

synonym

Not to close an eye

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Pasar la noche en vela

similar

To spend the night awake

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