How is the phrase en el umbral translated from Spanish to English

English translation
on the threshold
phrase

A punto de vivir o empezar algo nuevo.

About to experience or begin something new.

Examples with “en el umbral”

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  • Estaba ilusionada a las puertas de su nuevo trabajo. — She felt excited on the threshold of her new job.

  • Se quedó en el umbral, dudando si entrar. — She stood on the threshold, hesitating to enter.

  • ¿Estás en el umbral de un gran cambio en tu vida? — Are you on the threshold of a big change in your life?

  • ¿Nos espera alguien en la puerta? — Is anyone waiting on the threshold for us?

  • Estaban a punto de empezar su aventura. — They stood on the threshold, ready to start their adventure.

  • Deja los zapatos en la entrada antes de pasar, por favor. — Please leave your shoes on the threshold before coming inside.

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