Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
"por la patilla"
English translation:
completely free (or) on the house (or) for nothing
Added to glossary by
Silvina Jover-Cirillo (X)
Feb 15, 2005 02:32
19 yrs ago
Spanish term
"por la patilla"
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Contexto:
Adolescentes, estudiantes y jovenes desde Estocolmo a Lisboa bichean todos los dias por sus ciudades en busca de lugares en donde comer barato o simplemente "por la patilla".
Se que es un modismo español, pero no tengo mucha idea que significa. Obviamente, mucho menos como traducir la expresion en cuestion.
Desde ya, muchas gracias a todos por su ayuda.
Saludos!!!!
Adolescentes, estudiantes y jovenes desde Estocolmo a Lisboa bichean todos los dias por sus ciudades en busca de lugares en donde comer barato o simplemente "por la patilla".
Se que es un modismo español, pero no tengo mucha idea que significa. Obviamente, mucho menos como traducir la expresion en cuestion.
Desde ya, muchas gracias a todos por su ayuda.
Saludos!!!!
Proposed translations
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| 4 +4 | completely free (or) on the house (or) for nothing |
Antoine Cassar (X)
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| 4 | free of charge |
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| 4 | by being cheeky so-and-so´s |
Leopoldo Gurman
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Proposed translations
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Spanish term (edited):
por la patilla
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completely free (or) on the house (or) for nothing
My friends in Madrid use this expression when referring to obtaining something completely free, often in a rather sly or cunning manner. I can't think of a decent equivalent slang expression in English right now, but if I do, I'll let you know.
Best of luck,
Antoine Cassar.
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Note added at 1 hr 6 mins (2005-02-15 03:39:00 GMT)
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A little example to put the phrase in context:
\"Vamos al bar de mi hermano, y nos bebemos unas copas por la patilla.\"
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Note added at 1 hr 12 mins (2005-02-15 03:44:26 GMT)
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It does not necessarily mean obtaining end-of-day leftovers... for example, you could always find a place to eat \"por la patilla\" by somehow getting more tapas than correspond to the drinks you order. You may even crash a party and eat to your heart\'s desire, that would definitely be \"por la patilla\" !
Best of luck,
Antoine Cassar.
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Note added at 1 hr 6 mins (2005-02-15 03:39:00 GMT)
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A little example to put the phrase in context:
\"Vamos al bar de mi hermano, y nos bebemos unas copas por la patilla.\"
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Note added at 1 hr 12 mins (2005-02-15 03:44:26 GMT)
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It does not necessarily mean obtaining end-of-day leftovers... for example, you could always find a place to eat \"por la patilla\" by somehow getting more tapas than correspond to the drinks you order. You may even crash a party and eat to your heart\'s desire, that would definitely be \"por la patilla\" !
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PB Trans
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Leticia Reynoso (X)
: How about: freebie ( a free...., a sample) or freeload (receive free food or rent). Also, handout.
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Michele Fauble
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Egmont
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Me voy a inclinar por tu opcion "on the house". Se adapta bastante bien en el contexto. Muchisimas gracias!!! "
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Spanish term (edited):
por la patilla
free of charge
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Spanish term (edited):
por la patilla
by being cheeky so-and-so´s
También se dice "por el morro", significa "de caraduras".
La traducción es la sugerida a "caradura" por el Oxford study.
caradura adj, nmf
cheeky so-and-so [pl cheeky so-and-so's] [n]:Que caraduras sois! You're a bunch of cheeky so-and-so's!
Tal vez a alguien se le ocurra algo mejor. Saludos =:)
La traducción es la sugerida a "caradura" por el Oxford study.
caradura adj, nmf
cheeky so-and-so [pl cheeky so-and-so's] [n]:Que caraduras sois! You're a bunch of cheeky so-and-so's!
Tal vez a alguien se le ocurra algo mejor. Saludos =:)
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