Pegar la hebra

poli · #1 October 11, 2011, 09:45 AM

I think it means to break the ice, but I'm not sure. Google search states it means to start up a conversation which is similar to break the ice. Is this an international term?

Don José · #2 October 11, 2011, 11:59 AM

In Spain it's used. I'd say it doesn't mean necessarily to start up a conversation, but also just to talk.

E.g. Cuando X va a comer a un restaurante, le gusta pegar la hebra con los camareros.

Here, X enjoys talking to the waiters, not only "breaking the ice".

**AngelicaDeAlquezar** · #3 October 11, 2011, 12:31 PM

I agree.
Pegar la hebra = platicar, conversar.

In Mexico, it's often associated with people talking long.

poli · #4 October 11, 2011, 01:08 PM

We use chew the fat.

Thank you both for the information.

ROBINDESBOIS · #5 November 03, 2011, 02:17 AM

Pegar la hebra implies to waste time

poli · #6 November 03, 2011, 07:40 AM

so does chew the fat or shoot the breeze

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