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concha [con’-chah]
noun
1. Shell. (f)
2. Oyster. (f)
3. Tortoise-shell. (f)
4. An ancient copper coin, worth about three farthings, or eight maravedis. (f)
- Concha de nácar -> mother-of-pearl shell
5. Volute, any ornament in the form of a shell, conch. (Architecture) (f)
6. The external ear. (f)
7. Shell of a dagger or cutlass. (f)
8. The shell-shaped covering of the spike of Indian corn. (f)
9. socket of the capstan. (Nautical) (f)
- Tener muchas conchas -> (Met.) to be very reserved, artful, cunning
10. Flake, chip (porcelana). (f)
11. Prompt, box (teatro.). (f)
12. Nerve, cheek (descaro). (Andes & Caribbean) (f)
- ¡Qué concha la tuya! -> you’ve got a nerve
13. Sloth, sluggishness (pereza). (Andes) (f)
14. Cartridge case (cartucho). (Caribbean) (f)
15. Concha de su madre, (Cono Sur) son of a bitch, bastard. (f)
"concha" in the Answers forum
| Q: | Concha acustica |
| A: | I'll leave it to the experts but I think it must have something to do with your ears. Maybe the hearing protection that fits over your entire ear? Possibly… |
| Q: | Concha y Toro |
| A: | > Eddy said: > > Guillermo said: > > > Eddy said: > > > > James said: > > > > > Guillermo said: > > > > > > lazarus1907 said: > > > > > > By the way,… |
| Q: | Nothing is impossible: Down syndrom actor wins the "Concha de Plata" |
| A: | Very inspiring!! I love hearing stories about people who have achieved great things, despite the odds. **Con la fe nada es imposible.** |
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