Mind the gap
Significado: Warning to watch out for the space between train and platform; also used metaphorically.
The famous announcement on London Underground platforms warning passengers about the gap between train and platform—now iconic and used metaphorically for any potential pitfall.
Significado literal: Be careful of the gap
Ejemplos
- Mind the gap!' (Platform announcement) 小心间隙!¡Cuidado con el hueco!足元にご注意ください!발밑 틈을 조심하세요! (승강장 안내방송)
- Mind the gap between expectations and reality. 注意期望与现实之间的差距。Cuidado con la brecha entre expectativas y realidad.期待と現実のギャップに気をつけて。기대와 현실 사이의 간극을 조심해.
- Mind the gap—it's wider at this station. 小心间隙——这个站的间隙比较大。Cuidado con el hueco; es más ancho en esta estación.隙間に注意してください。この駅では広くなっています。틈을 조심하세요. 이 역에서는 더 넓습니다.
Pronunciación
/maɪnd ðə ɡæp/
Guía de uso
Contexto: trains, safety, metaphorical warning
Tono: official, iconic
✓ Correcto
- Mind the gap.注意间隙。Cuidado con el hueco.足元にご注意ください。틈을 조심해.
- Mind the gap between...注意……之间的差距……Cuidado con la brecha entre…~の間のギャップに注意して…~사이의 간극을 조심해.
- The famous 'mind the gap.'著名的'mind the gap'。El famoso 'mind the gap'.有名な「マインド・ザ・ギャップ」。유명한 'mind the gap'.
✗ Incorrecto
- Watch the gap不说'watch the gap',固定说法是'mind the gap'No se dice 'watch the gap', la expresion fija es 'mind the gap'「mind the gap」は決まったフレーズなので「watch the gap」とは言わない틈을 봐
- Be careful of the gap不说'be careful of the gap',应该用'mind the gap'No se dice 'be careful of the gap', se usa 'mind the gap'「be careful of the gap」ではなく「mind the gap」を使う틈을 조심해라 (직역)
Errores comunes
- Iconic British phrase
- Often appears on souvenirs
Origen e historia
Recorded announcement first used on London Underground in 1969.
Etimología: London Underground safety announcement
Primera vez registrado: 1969
Contexto cultural
Era: 1969 to present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: London souvenirs; British identity; Films set in London
Regional notes: Iconic London phrase, recognized worldwide.
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