Ask a Question(Create a thread) |
|
Vamos vestidos de punta en blancoIf you need help translating a sentence or longer piece of text, use this forum. For translations or definitions of a single word or idiom, use the vocabulary forum. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Vamos vestidos de punta en blanco
I can't get the meaning....
I think is "un expresion" that means smthing like get dressed in white... or not? any ideas??? thx! Last edited by NiaR; November 16, 2008 at 11:02 AM. |
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
I think it means "Come dressed in white tip"
vamos as in We go (-amos for nosotros, nosotras of ir) blanco is white. vestidos is dresses punta is tip. We go in white tipped dresses? I don't know if it's that or Come dressed in white tip I don't know. :P I'm not an expert in Spanish Last edited by Jessica; November 16, 2008 at 10:12 AM. |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
It means we're going dressed to kill or dressed up to the nines. De punta de blanco is an idiomatic expression.
Last edited by Rusty; November 16, 2008 at 03:44 PM. |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Agree with Rusty.
Quote:
When the elite sword or spear was uncovered it was "white" (it was shining, gleaming, with white at he top/point) when it was covered or a normal/training one it was "black" (usually they were rusty, or with a cover, and not so glamourous). So this "knightly shining mode, full equipped"/"In shining full armor" was "ir de punta en blanco " (to go with white at the points) and now means "to be completely dressed" so --> dressed to kill or dressed up to the nines an spanish explanation Saludos
__________________
History, contrary to popular theories, "is" kings and dates and battles. Small Gods Terry Pratchett Last edited by sosia; November 17, 2008 at 03:07 AM. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Sosia you have said about a story.? I'm asking you because your story seems very very fictitious, and really I didn't understand anything, please you could explain me better, I want to understand better your story because I seem me very interesting to me, then you have used a lot words new for me, words that I have never heard in my life, look I have only a 1 year learning English, and I know that I need to learn more words but, when I wanted to read your post or story, I didn't knew anything only an how many words I could to understand, well I hope you explain me with more detail your story, and you believe me I will grateful with you.
__________________
We are building the most important dare for my life and my family feature now we are installing new services in telecoms. |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Es casi como decir: Vestido de pipa y guante
Correcto?
__________________
Elaina All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
to crotalito.
If you want a spanish explanation, you have a link in my previous post. If you want an explanation of the english words I have used, I'm not the most qualified Exacto, Elaina. Como dice la canción "Amarraditos" (yo la oía cantada por María Dolores Pradera Quote:
__________________
History, contrary to popular theories, "is" kings and dates and battles. Small Gods Terry Pratchett |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
muchas gracias a todos!!!
__________________
Y cada noche vendrá una estrella a hacerme compañía que te cuente cómo estoy y sepas lo que hay Dime amor, amor, amor estoy aqui ¿no ves? Si no vuelves no habrá vida no sé lo que haré... |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
de nada!!!
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Could I have a last word?
Estar de punta en blanco is not an exaggerated statement at all. I would match it to the plain 'to be dressed up'. Spanish has a tendency to intensify meanings that may result out of context in English. Maybe you guys think I'm talking off my cuff, it's just a feeling. If you translate idioms without a bit of cultural contrast, you may overlook some shadows of meaning. Other idioms: mas bonito que un san luís Cheers PH |
Link to this thread | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
iramos y vamos....... | hola | Practice & Homework | 5 | June 23, 2008 09:33 AM |
Morado, blanco o verde. | Jane | Idioms & Sayings | 10 | June 16, 2008 07:41 AM |
volverse blanco | WMX | Vocabulary | 7 | February 17, 2007 11:25 AM |