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ROBINDESBOIS August 08, 2009 03:50 AM

Quedarse compuesta y sin novio
 
significa no lograr un objetivo. IN ENGLISH???

EmpanadaRica August 08, 2009 05:24 PM

Ik looked up compuesta in the dictionary and it said ' dressed up' ?
So I guess this would be to be left dressed up without a fiancé?

w.r.t. the translation you offered:
' To fail to reach your goal'
' To fall short (of reaching your goal)'

w.r.t. the bride being left at the altar - in fact these are used in general not just in this situation in the meaning of being abandoned or let down:
' To be stood up'
' To be left high and dry'.
' To be let down'

ROBINDESBOIS August 09, 2009 06:58 PM

I guess you´re right. Thank you.

EmpanadaRica August 10, 2009 03:41 AM

You' re welcome..! I guess.. ;) :D


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