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Old November 10, 2023, 04:43 PM
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Echar coplas

It means to speak badly about someone or colloquially to talk smack. Is this term Spain specific?
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Old November 11, 2023, 08:01 PM
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I guess so, not even the word "coplas" is common in Mexico.
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