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Pinza


DailyWord May 24, 2008 03:16 AM

Pinza
 
This is a discussion thread for the Daily Spanish Word for May 24, 2008

pinza -feminine noun (la), clothespin, hairclip, pliers. Look up pinza in the dictionary

Si buscas un regalo para un hombre, cómprale un par de pinzas.
If you're looking for a present to give to a man, buy him a pair of pliers.

Iris May 24, 2008 01:30 PM

Do you understand the meaning of "Se me va la pinza"?;)

Tomisimo May 24, 2008 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iris (Post 9088)
Do you understand the meaning of "Se me va la pinza"?;)

I could offer a few stabs in the dark, but to be honest I've never heard it before. O quizá se le crecieron patas a la pinza... :)

Iris May 24, 2008 03:45 PM

That's a good one... Let's give the others some time to guess.

Tomisimo May 24, 2008 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iris (Post 9107)
That's a good one... Let's give the others some time to guess.

Órale pues.

Iris May 24, 2008 04:04 PM

A veces parece otro idioma completamente distinto aunque sea español.I love it.

Tomisimo May 24, 2008 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Iris (Post 9116)
A veces parece otro idioma completamente distinto aunque sea español.I love it.

¿por qué? ¿Por el órale pues? :) Apréndelo para cuando vayas de vacaciones a Cancún.

Rusty May 24, 2008 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iris (Post 9088)
Do you understand the meaning of "Se me va la pinza"?;)

Also, se me va la olla.

I'm ...
crazy
losing it
losing my mind
off my rocker
going crazy, mad, wacko, nuts, postal, looney tunes

Tomisimo May 24, 2008 09:23 PM

Also, se me va la onda...

Iris May 25, 2008 07:46 AM

Nunca había oido se me va la onda. Pero si he oído: No estás en la onda.
Rusty you understood the expression perfectly.Clever guy.


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