A1 Idiom 中性

A quemarropa

At point-blank range

意思

Very close up, directly, or without warning.

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文化背景

In Spain, 'a bocajarro' is used almost as frequently as 'a quemarropa.' Both are common in sports newspapers like MARCA or AS. In Mexican crime journalism (nota roja), 'a quemarropa' is a standard term to describe the severity of an attack. Argentines might use 'a quemarropa' in political debates to describe a 'chicana' (a tricky or direct jab) or a tough question. The phrase is universally understood and used in telenovelas to heighten the drama of a sudden confession.

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Use it for 'The Big Question'

If you are writing a story, use 'a quemarropa' when a character finally asks the secret they've been hiding. It adds instant drama.

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Not for Temperature

Never use this to say food is hot. Use 'hirviendo' (boiling) or 'quemando' (burning) instead.

意思

Very close up, directly, or without warning.

🎯

Use it for 'The Big Question'

If you are writing a story, use 'a quemarropa' when a character finally asks the secret they've been hiding. It adds instant drama.

⚠️

Not for Temperature

Never use this to say food is hot. Use 'hirviendo' (boiling) or 'quemando' (burning) instead.

自我测试

Choose the correct meaning for 'a quemarropa' in this sentence: 'El portero paró un balón a quemarropa.'

What does it mean here?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

In sports, 'a quemarropa' refers to a shot taken from a very short distance.

Fill in the missing preposition.

Me preguntó ___ quemarropa si quería el trabajo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

The fixed phrase is always 'a quemarropa'.

Match the sentence to the context.

Sentence: 'Me lo soltó a quemarropa mientras desayunábamos.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

'Soltar algo a quemarropa' means to say something surprising and direct.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Cómo te pidió el divorcio? B: Pues, así, __________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

It fits the context of a sudden, direct, and painful communication.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Choose the correct meaning for 'a quemarropa' in this sentence: 'El portero paró un balón a quemarropa.' Choose A1

What does it mean here?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

In sports, 'a quemarropa' refers to a shot taken from a very short distance.

Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

Me preguntó ___ quemarropa si quería el trabajo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

The fixed phrase is always 'a quemarropa'.

Match the sentence to the context. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Me lo soltó a quemarropa mientras desayunábamos.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

'Soltar algo a quemarropa' means to say something surprising and direct.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: ¿Cómo te pidió el divorcio? B: Pues, así, __________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

It fits the context of a sudden, direct, and painful communication.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

It can be. It implies a lack of tact. If you use it to describe your own actions, you are admitting you were very direct.

Yes, but it's less common. Usually, it's for tough questions or physical attacks/shots.

There is none. It is an adverbial phrase and remains singular even if referring to multiple things.

相关表达

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A bocajarro

synonym

Point-blank / directly.

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Sin pelos en la lengua

similar

To speak one's mind bluntly.

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De sopetón

similar

Suddenly / all of a sudden.

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Ir al grano

builds on

To get to the point.

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