Palabras, modismos, idioms frecuentes del ingles.

Promp a Gemini  sobre las palabras màs coloquiales del ingles cotidiano:  

Common English verb phrases, idioms, and colloquial words that are used frequently in everyday conversation, similar to "figure out." This is a great way to sound more natural and fluent!

Here's a list covering various categories:

Common Phrasal Verbs (Verb + Preposition/Adverb):

These are incredibly common and often have meanings that can't be guessed from the individual words.

Figure out: To understand or solve something. (As you mentioned!)

Example: I need to figure out how this new app works.

Find out: To discover information.

Example: Did you find out what time the meeting is?

Get along (with): To have a friendly relationship with someone.

Example: I really get along with my new boss.

Give up: To stop trying.

Example: Don't give up on your dreams!

Look up: To search for information (e.g., in a dictionary or online).

Example: I need to look up that word in the dictionary.

Come up with: To think of an idea or solution.

Example: We need to come up with a plan for the party.

Go out: To leave your home to go to a social event or public place.

Example: Let's go out for dinner tonight.

Hang out: To spend time casually with friends.

Example: We're just hanging out at the mall.

Run out of: To have no more of something.

Example: We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.

Call off: To cancel something.

Example: They had to call off the game due to rain.

Put off: To postpone or delay something.

Example: Don't put off your homework until the last minute.

Take off: To remove clothing; for an airplane to depart; to become successful quickly.

Example: The plane takes off at 3 PM.

Bring up: To mention a topic.

Example: Don't bring up politics at the family dinner.

Hold on: To wait for a short time; to grasp something tightly.

Example: Hold on a minute, I'll be right with you.

Get over: To recover from an illness, a difficult experience, or a breakup.

Example: It took her a long time to get over the flu.

Deal with: To handle or manage a situation or person.

Example: I need to deal with this problem right away.

Break down: To stop working (for a machine); to become very emotional.

Example: My car broke down on the highway.

Common Idioms and Colloquialisms:

These are expressions where the meaning isn't obvious from the individual words.

Bite the bullet: To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example: I had to bite the bullet and work extra hours to finish the project.

Break a leg: Good luck! (Used especially before a performance).

Example: "Break a leg!" said the director to the actors.

Hit the road: To leave.

Example: It's getting late, we should hit the road.

Piece of cake: Something very easy.

Example: That test was a piece of cake!

Spill the beans: To reveal a secret.

Example: Come on, spill the beans! What's the surprise?

Under the weather: Feeling unwell or sick.

Example: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.

Call it a day: To stop working on something for the day.

Example: We've done enough, let's call it a day.

Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive.

Example: That new car cost him an arm and a leg.

Get something off your chest: To express something that has been bothering you.

Example: I need to get something off my chest.

Lose your touch: To lose a skill or ability you once had.

Example: I used to be great at tennis, but I've lost my touch.

A dime a dozen: Very common and therefore not valuable.

Example: Excuses are a dime a dozen.

Speak of the devil: Said when a person you were just talking about unexpectedly appears.

Example: "Speak of the devil, here comes John!"

Go with the flow: To adapt to circumstances rather than resisting them.

Example: Just go with the flow and see what happens.

To get on my nerves: To annoy or irritate someone.

Example: That loud music is really getting on my nerves.

Hit the books: To study hard.

Example: I have a big exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books.

Jump on the bandwagon: To join a popular activity or trend.

Example: Everyone is buying that new phone; I guess I'll jump on the bandwagon.

The ball is in your court: It's your turn to make a decision or take action.

Example: I've done all I can; the ball is in your court now.

Everyday Colloquial Words and Phrases (less formal):

Wanna / Gonna / Gotta: Contractions of "want to," "going to," "got to/have to."

Example: I wanna go. / I'm gonna eat. / I gotta leave.

Kinda / Sorta: Short for "kind of" / "sort of."

Example: It's kinda cold outside. / I'm sorta busy.

Chill: To relax or hang out.

Example: Let's just chill at home tonight.

No worries / No problem: Common responses to "thank you" or to reassure someone.

Example: "Thanks for your help!" "No worries!"

Awesome / Cool / Sweet: Expressing approval or enthusiasm.

Example: That's a cool idea!

Dude / Guys: Informal terms of address.

Example: Hey dude, what's up? / Come on, guys, let's go!

What's up? / Sup?: Informal greetings, similar to "How are you?"

Literally: Often used hyperbolically to emphasize something, even if not strictly literal.

Example: I was literally dying of laughter. (Though sometimes misused!)

Like: Used as a filler word, especially by younger speakers.

Example: And then he was like, "What are you doing?"

This list is a great starting point for improving your everyday English! The best way to master them is to listen to native speakers and try to incorporate them into your own conversations.

Write a list of the mos used everyday way of speaking or coloquial words used in the everyday life like: instead pof " understand" saying: got it or get ir

You're spot on! "Got it" or "get it" are perfect examples of the kind of everyday, informal language that makes you sound more natural. Here's a list of commonly used everyday ways of speaking, colloquial words, and phrases, focusing on alternatives to more formal expressions:

Instead of "Understand":

Got it / Get it: (Most common) "Did you get it?" "Yeah, I got it."

Catch on: "It took him a while to catch on to the new system."

Follow (you): "I'm not sure I'm following you." (Meaning: I don't understand what you're saying.)

See what I mean?: "It's tricky, you know? See what I mean?"

Makes sense: "Oh, that makes sense now."

Instead of "Agree":

Totally: "That's a great idea." "Totally."

For sure: "Are you coming?" "For sure!"

You got it: "Can you pick up milk?" "You got it." (Also means "understood")

I hear you: "I hear you, it's a tough situation." (Acknowledging understanding and empathy, not necessarily full agreement on action.)

Fair enough: "I don't think we should go." "Fair enough." (Accepting someone's point, even if you don't fully agree.)

Sounds good / Sounds great: "Let's meet at 7." "Sounds good."

Instead of "Hello / How are you?":

Hey / Hi: (Most common informal greetings)

What's up? / Sup?: (Very informal, common among younger people)

How's it going?: (Very common)

How are things?:

Long time no see: (If you haven't seen them in a while)

Instead of "Goodbye":

Bye / Bye for now:

See ya (later):

Later:

Take care:

Have a good one: (Very versatile, applies to day, night, shift, etc.)

Catch you later:

Instead of "Thank you":

Thanks: (Most common)

Appreciate it: "Thanks, I really appreciate it."

Cheers: (More common in British English, but understood globally)

You're a lifesaver: (For something very helpful)

Instead of "You're welcome":

No problem: (Very common)

No worries: (Common, especially in British, Australian, and increasingly American English)

Anytime:

Don't mention it:

My pleasure: (Slightly more formal than "no problem," but still common)

Instead of "Yes":

Yeah / Yep: (Most common informal alternatives)

Yup: (Similar to yep)

Sure:

Uh-huh: (Sound, rather than a word, indicating agreement)

Instead of "No":

Nope / Nah: (Informal alternatives)

Uh-uh: (Sound indicating disagreement)

No way: (Stronger refusal or disbelief)

Instead of "Very" (Intensifiers):

Really: "It's really cold."

Super: "That's super cool."

So: "I'm so tired."

Totally: "That's totally amazing."

Pretty: "It's pretty good."

Quite: (Can mean "very" or "somewhat" depending on intonation/region) "It's quite nice."

General Colloquialisms & Fillers:

Like: (Used as a filler word, or to introduce a quote/thought) "And then he was like, 'What are you doing?'"

You know: (Filler or seeking confirmation) "It's a tough situation, you know?"

I mean: (To clarify or emphasize) "It was good, I mean, really good."

Kind of / Kinda: (Similar to "somewhat" or "sort of") "I'm kinda tired."

Sort of / Sorta: "It's sorta weird."

Actually: (To correct or introduce a contrast) "Actually, I think it's over there."

Basically: (To summarize or simplify) "Basically, we just need to finish this report."

Anyway / Anyways: (To change topic or return to one) "Anyway, what were we talking about?"

So: (To start a sentence, often without a clear meaning, or to conclude) "So, what do you want to do?"

Chill: (To relax, or cool/relaxed person) "Let's just chill tonight." "He's a pretty chill guy."

Awesome / Cool / Sweet / Rad: (General terms of approval - "Rad" is a bit older/nostalgic)

Dude / Bro / Guys: (Informal terms of address for friends, often gender-neutral "guys")

Stuff: (Informal for "things" or "belongings") "I have too much stuff to do." "Where's all my stuff?"

Thingamajig / Whatchamacallit: (When you can't remember the name of something) "Pass me the thingamajig."

Couch potato: (Someone who watches a lot of TV and is lazy)

Hang out: (To spend time with someone casually) "Let's hang out this weekend."

Screw up / Mess up: (To make a mistake) "I really screwed up that presentation."

Goofy: (Silly, foolish) "Don't be so goofy!"

Bummer: (A disappointing or unpleasant situation) "Oh, that's a real bummer."