estar a la que salta: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
  • To be poised to act immediately; ready to pounce on an opportunity or to intervene at the first chance.

  Examples

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  • En el partido, Carlos estuvo a la que salta para aprovechar cualquier error del rival y anotar.

    In the match, Carlos was poised to act immediately to take advantage of any mistake by the opponent and score.

  • La policía estaba a la que salta cuando recibieron la llamada de emergencia en el centro de la ciudad.

    The police were ready to jump into action when they received the emergency call downtown.

  • Siempre estoy a la que salta cuando surge una oportunidad de trabajo interesante.

    I am always ready to pounce when an interesting job opportunity arises.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
  • To be quick to take offense or to react angrily; easily provoked or on edge.

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  • No le hables de ese tema, está a la que salta y puede molestarse fácilmente.

    Don't talk to him about that topic; he's quick to get offended and might get upset.

  • Desde que tuvo el accidente, Marta está a la que salta y reacciona con irritación por cualquier cosa.

    Since the accident, Marta has been quick to react angrily to anything.

  • No entiendo por qué estás a la que salta hoy; ¿pasó algo que te incomode?

    I don't understand why you're so touchy today; did something bother you?