B1 Idiom Neutral

Estar con los pelos de punta

To have goosebumps / be scared

Meaning

To feel extremely scared or nervous, causing hair to stand on end.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in daily life to express excitement or fear.

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Use it for excitement

Don't just use it for fear; use it for positive thrills too!

Meaning

To feel extremely scared or nervous, causing hair to stand on end.

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Use it for excitement

Don't just use it for fear; use it for positive thrills too!

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Cuando vi el fantasma, se me ______ los pelos de punta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pusieron

The subject is 'los pelos' (plural), so the verb must be 'pusieron'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Cuando vi el fantasma, se me ______ los pelos de punta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pusieron

The subject is 'los pelos' (plural), so the verb must be 'pusieron'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but 'tener frío' is more common.

Related Phrases

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Erizarse la piel

synonym

To have one's skin bristle.

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