ripio

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ripio

masculine noun

1= word or phrase included to complete a rhyme

2gravel (Andes, RP)

ripio [ree’-pe-o]

noun

1Remainder, residue, rubble (basura). (m)

2Word used to fill up a verse. (m)

ripio

sustantivo:masculino

1 (palabras inútiles) padding; empty words; (p) (en poesía) trite verse

no perder ripio not to miss a trick

2 (residuo) refuse; waste

3 (escombro) rubble; debris

4 (Chile) (grava) gravel

Paid English to Spanish translation

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hearty laughter, raucous laughter, guffaw