estar al cabo de la calle: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To be well informed or fully aware of the facts; to know what is really going on.
Examples
BetaDespués de tantos años trabajando en la empresa, Pedro está al cabo de la calle sobre todos los procesos internos.
After so many years working at the company, Pedro is well informed about all the internal processes.
No te preocupes, Laura está al cabo de la calle y sabe exactamente qué hacer en esta situación.
Don't worry, Laura is fully aware and knows exactly what to do in this situation.
Aunque no lo parezca, Juan está al cabo de la calle y siempre sabe lo que está pasando detrás de escena.
Although it doesn't seem so, Juan is well informed and always knows what's going on behind the scenes.
- To be shrewd or streetwise; to have practical knowledge or savvy about how things work.
Examples
BetaEn el barrio, Marta está al cabo de la calle; sabe cómo evitar problemas y manejar cualquier conflicto.
In the neighborhood, Marta is streetwise; she knows how to avoid trouble and handle any conflict.
No subestimes a Carlos, está al cabo de la calle y siempre encuentra la manera de salir adelante.
Don't underestimate Carlos, he is shrewd and always finds a way to get ahead.
Para sobrevivir en este negocio, tienes que estar al cabo de la calle y entender cómo funciona el mercado real.
To survive in this business, you have to be streetwise and understand how the real market works.
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