B1 Idiom Informal

Estar como un niño/a con zapatos nuevos

Like a child with new shoes

Significado

To be very excited, enthusiastic, and happy about a new possession or situation.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, this is a very common, lighthearted way to express joy. It is often used in social settings like bars or family gatherings. Mexicans use this phrase frequently to show support for someone's success. It is seen as a friendly, empathetic remark. Argentines often use this to describe someone who is overly excited about something trivial, sometimes with a touch of irony. In Colombia, it is used to celebrate small wins and big life changes alike, emphasizing the communal nature of happiness.

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Gender matters

Don't forget to change 'niño' to 'niña' if you are talking about a female.

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Use it with friends

It's a very friendly, warm phrase. Use it to show you are happy for someone else's success.

Significado

To be very excited, enthusiastic, and happy about a new possession or situation.

💡

Gender matters

Don't forget to change 'niño' to 'niña' if you are talking about a female.

💬

Use it with friends

It's a very friendly, warm phrase. Use it to show you are happy for someone else's success.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

Yo ____ como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary emotional states.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Estoy como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

The idiom requires 'nuevos' and 'estar'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¡Me han dado el puesto! B: ¡Qué bien! ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Estás como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

This is the correct idiom for expressing excitement about a new situation.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct verb. Fill Blank B1

Yo ____ como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy

We use 'estar' for temporary emotional states.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Estoy como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

The idiom requires 'nuevos' and 'estar'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: ¡Me han dado el puesto! B: ¡Qué bien! ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Estás como un niño con zapatos nuevos.

This is the correct idiom for expressing excitement about a new situation.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

No, it is strictly for positive, high-energy excitement.

Only if the interview is very informal and you want to show personality.

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To be bursting with joy

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