A2 Idiom Neutral

Andarse con rodeos.

To beat around the bush.

Meaning

To avoid saying something directly or getting to the point.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, directness is often appreciated in business, so this phrase is used frequently to keep meetings efficient.

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Use it with 'no'

It is almost always used in the negative to demand clarity.

Meaning

To avoid saying something directly or getting to the point.

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Use it with 'no'

It is almost always used in the negative to demand clarity.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

Por favor, no te ______ con rodeos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: andes

The negative imperative requires the subjunctive form 'andes'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank B1

Por favor, no te ______ con rodeos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: andes

The negative imperative requires the subjunctive form 'andes'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, depending on the tone. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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Irse por las ramas

synonym

To go off on tangents

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