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Hacerse el sueco
To pretend you didn't hear or understand so you can dodge something. Suddenly, that request to wash the dishes is a mystery.
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01To play dumb or pretend not to hear to avoid something.
A mysterious mention of Sweden turns into a very familiar escape from chores.
Hear it in everyday life
Le pedí ayuda, pero se hizo el sueco.
I asked him for help, but he pretended not to hear.
No te hagas la sueca, te toca lavar los platos.
Don't play dumb. It's your turn to wash the dishes.
Cuando llegó la cuenta, todos se hicieron los suecos.
When the bill came, everyone pretended not to notice.
Make it yours
Tell a friend: "Don't play dumb. It's your turn to clean."