Breakdown of El chef está a punto de perder su delantal.
de
from / of
estar
to be (location/state)
su
his/her/its/their/your (formal)
a
to
perder
to lose
el punto
dot / point
el chef
chef
el delantal
apron
Questions & Answers about El chef está a punto de perder su delantal.
What does the phrase a punto de mean in this sentence?
The structure estar a punto de followed by an infinitive (like perder) is a very common phrase that translates to "to be about to" or "to be on the verge of" doing something.
What is the difference between saying está a punto de perder and va a perder?
Is chef always a masculine word?
Are there other common words for "apron" in Latin America?
Yes. While delantal is universally understood, in several Latin American countries (especially Mexico) you will frequently hear the word mandil used instead.
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