Estar al loro
Example: Tienes que estar al loro durante la reunión importante.
Definition
"Estar al loro" means to be alert, attentive, or aware of what is happening, especially in situations requiring vigilance or quick understanding. It implies keeping a sharp eye on events or details to avoid missing anything important.
Translations
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to stay alert -
goed opletten -
estar atent -
être attentif -
gut aufpassen
Etymology
The phrase "estar al loro" comes from Spanish, where "estar" means to be, and "loro" means parrot. The expression likely originates from the idea that parrots are attentive and quick to repeat sounds, symbolizing alertness and attentiveness. Did you know that in Spanish slang, "loro" can also refer to someone talkative or watchful, reinforcing the phrase's sense of being watchful?
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"Estar al loro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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