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Cambio a tercio
Just when I think I understand a language I stumble upon cambio a tercio
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Could it be cambio de tercio? This means 'switch gears' or 'change the subject'.
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No sé pero lo que dijo Rusty me parece bueno..
Busqué google "cambio a tercio" y solamente me dio la respuesta "cambio de tercio"
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Estoy de acuerdo: cambio de tercio.
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Agree with "cambio de tercio". It means, as stated, 'switch gears' or 'change the subject'.
It has a bullfighting origin. In bullfighting, you have three different phases/steps ("tercios): first: to make the bull weaker with a horse second: To make fiercer the bull with the "banderillas" Third: The "torero" moves the bull and kills him . So if you "cambias de tercio" it means you change subject from Wikipedia, but shortenedhttp://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrida_de_toros Quote:
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Thank you Sosia. I thought it may have meant changing to third gear while driving.
Ahora veo que es un modismo taurino.
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You don't hear that in Chile. I am not sure in countries that have/had bullfighting in LA.
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