Ask a Question

(Create a thread)
Go Back   Spanish language learning forums > Spanish & English Languages > Vocabulary > Idioms & Sayings
Register Help/FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search PenpalsTranslator


Sacar pecho

 

An idiom is an expression whose meaning is not readily apparent based on the individual words in the expression. This forum is dedicated to discussing idioms and other sayings.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old January 30, 2009, 02:32 PM
poli's Avatar
poli poli is offline
rule 1: gravity
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In and around New York
Posts: 7,851
Native Language: English
poli will become famous soon enoughpoli will become famous soon enough
Sacar pecho

I think it means to be proud. Am I right?
__________________
Me ayuda si corrige mis errores. Gracias.
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #2  
Old January 30, 2009, 06:50 PM
Rusty's Avatar
Rusty Rusty is offline
Señor Speedy
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 11,368
Native Language: American English
Rusty has a spectacular aura aboutRusty has a spectacular aura about
That's one meaning, yes. It can also be to strut (your stuff), show off or brag.
Another meaning is to brave.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old January 30, 2009, 08:21 PM
lee ying's Avatar
lee ying lee ying is offline
Emerald
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: mexico city
Posts: 627
Native Language: spanish
lee ying is on a distinguished road
savar pecho, I haven´t heard that¨? only sacar probecho de algo.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old January 30, 2009, 09:29 PM
CrOtALiTo's Avatar
CrOtALiTo CrOtALiTo is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mérida, Yucatán
Posts: 11,686
Native Language: I can understand Spanish and English
CrOtALiTo is on a distinguished road
I never have heard the word Sacar pecho at least as idioms, then I think that it could mean your stuff or other thing but, it never could be sacar pecho. Why do your country Sacar pecho mean show off your brag.
__________________
We are building the most important dare for my life and my family feature now we are installing new services in telecoms.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old January 30, 2009, 10:15 PM
Rusty's Avatar
Rusty Rusty is offline
Señor Speedy
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 11,368
Native Language: American English
Rusty has a spectacular aura aboutRusty has a spectacular aura about
Poli was asking about an idiomatic expression he found while reading. I told him he figured out the right meaning.
Perhaps sacar pecho isn't used in Mexico, but it is used. I found many hits for that expression on the Internet. And you'll find the expression in the RAE under sacar alguien pecho here (click on artículo enmendado button).
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old February 02, 2009, 08:32 AM
sosia's Avatar
sosia sosia is offline
Ankh-Morpork's citizen
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: a 55 cm del monitor
Posts: 2,984
Native Language: Spanish (Spain)
sosia has a spectacular aura aboutsosia has a spectacular aura about
It's very normal in Spain.
I would try to find a proper photo/drawing.
It's the usual "chest-up" when a pretty woman pass by......

It can be a gsetual show off, but it can also mean to be brave, to be proud....
I need the whole sentence..
Saludos
__________________
History, contrary to popular theories, "is" kings and dates and battles.
Small Gods Terry Pratchett
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old February 15, 2009, 09:35 AM
Sancho Panther's Avatar
Sancho Panther Sancho Panther is offline
Emerald
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Reino Unido
Posts: 522
Native Language: Inglés
Sancho Panther is on a distinguished road
¡Qué vergüenza! ¡Cuando vi el título imaginé que iba a tratar de sacar sostenes!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old February 15, 2009, 11:08 AM
chileno's Avatar
chileno chileno is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Posts: 7,863
Native Language: Castellano
chileno is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sancho Panther View Post
¡Qué vergüenza! ¡Cuando vi el título imaginé que iba a tratar de sacar sostenes!




No Sancho, that would go with an s at the end.

See? Estoy sacando pecho! -->

H.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old February 15, 2009, 02:06 PM
CrOtALiTo's Avatar
CrOtALiTo CrOtALiTo is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mérida, Yucatán
Posts: 11,686
Native Language: I can understand Spanish and English
CrOtALiTo is on a distinguished road
You show your pectoral.
__________________
We are building the most important dare for my life and my family feature now we are installing new services in telecoms.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old February 16, 2009, 02:33 AM
sosia's Avatar
sosia sosia is offline
Ankh-Morpork's citizen
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: a 55 cm del monitor
Posts: 2,984
Native Language: Spanish (Spain)
sosia has a spectacular aura aboutsosia has a spectacular aura about
Quote:
Originally Posted by chileno View Post

See? Estoy sacando pecho! -->

H.
Good example!
__________________
History, contrary to popular theories, "is" kings and dates and battles.
Small Gods Terry Pratchett
Reply With Quote
Reply

 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sacar lasca poli Idioms & Sayings 7 January 08, 2009 10:41 AM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:18 PM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X