clavada
clavada
∗clavada
feminine noun
1rip-off (informal) (precio abusivo) (peninsular Spanish)
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clavada [clah-vah’-dah]
noun
- Pegar una clavada a uno -> to rip somebody off, overcharge somebody
adjective
1Exact, precise.
- El reloj está clavado a las cinco -> it is just five by the clock
- Venir clavada una cosa a otra -> to fit exactly
2Nailed, armed or furnished with nails.
3Relating to a club, especially to that of Hercules.
4Just right, exactly fitting (vestido).
5Dejar a uno clavado, to leave somebody speechless.
6he’s the spitting image of his father. (Ante Meridian & Latin American) (m)
past participle
7Past participle of CLAVAR.
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