Spanish (Castilian) · B2 weather

Capear el temporal

Literally: "To cape the storm"

To weather the storm / ride out a difficult situation

Example

La empresa ha tenido pérdidas este año, pero hemos logrado capear el temporal.

The company had losses this year, but we managed to weather the storm.

Pip says

This nautical-sounding phrase is great for when you are getting through a tricky situation with grace and patience!

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