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Old September 18, 2010, 06:43 PM
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Question Irse de pinta

En México se usa "irse de pinta" para communicar la idea de "skip school".

En España se decía "hacer novillos" y ahora, simplemente, "saltarse las clases a la torera".

¿Se entiende "irse de pinta" en Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela... etc.?
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No sé de Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, etc. En México también se usa "matar clase".
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No sé de Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, etc. En México también se usa "matar clase".
...y volarse (las) clases.
(Pareciera que se hace con tanta frecuencia, que hay varias formas de decirlo)
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Yes Irse de pinta is the most used in México.

There's other slang.

Andar de pata de perro.

I hope don't offend my commentary.
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"Irse de pata de perro" is not specific for skipping school. It's rather for going out for a ride. It's a synonym of "irse de paseo".
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