Ir como la seda

ROBINDESBOIS · #1 November 27, 2011, 02:45 PM

English?
LLevo 20 años con el mismo coche y va como la seda.
It runs like a charm????

**Rusty** · #2 November 27, 2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBINDESBOIS

It runs like a charm????

Yes!

Awaken · #3 November 28, 2011, 09:27 AM

Runs smooth as silk. (closer match with la seda).
Runs like a dream.
Runs like a top.

I personally wouldn't use "charm" with the verb "runs," but the meaning would be easily known.

**Rusty** · #4 November 28, 2011, 10:48 AM

Agree with Awaken. 'It works like a charm' is more commonly said.

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Ir como la seda

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