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hit the road:  to start a journey. E.g. The following spring I hit the road.

rookie: /ˈrʊki/ a person who has just started a job or an activity and has very little experience. Sp. novato -a, principiante.

E.g.
The transition from rookie to fighter pilot starts with selection day.

 

well worn: worn or used a lot or for a long time. Sp gastado, muy usado.

E.g.

a well-worn jacket     

Most British visitors beat a well-worn path to the same tourist areas of the US.

The children's clothes were all well worn: some were even in tatters. Sp. La ropa de los niños estaba toda desgastada (or: raída): algunas prendas estaban incluso hechas harapos.

trail: a route that is followed for a particular purpose. Sp. ruta, senda, camino.

E.g.
a tourist trail (= of famous buildings)
politicians on the campaign trail (= travelling around to attract support)

a hiking trail through the woods Sp. una senda/un camino forestal 

follow a trail seguir una senda

grab something to have or take something quickly, especially because you are in a hurry.

E.g.
Let's grab a sandwich before we go.
I'll grab a bite to eat in town.
Grab a cab and get over here.
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane.
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment.

I’ll just grab a cup of coffee. Sp. Me tomaré un café rápidamente. 

We can grab some lunch on the way. Sp. Podemos comer cualquier cosa de camino.

 

toiletries: /ˈtɔɪlətriz/ things such as soap or toothpaste that you use for washing, cleaning your teeth, etc. Sp. artículos de aseo personal.

E.g.

The hotel will happily supply any toiletries you forgot.  Sp.    El hotel con gusto proveerá los artículos de aseo personal que usted haya olvidado. 

hassle: a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort. Sp engorro, dificultad.

E.g.

It’s a hassle having to travel with so many bags.     

Send them an email—it's a lot less hassle than phoning.   

Getting through airport security is always a hassle.  Sp. Pasar por la seguridad del aeropuerto siempre es un engorro.

Save yourself the hassle. Sp ahórrate la molestia.