Ser un pulpo?
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Hi, I was doing flashcards on a website and "ser un pulpo" came up meaning "to be pushy".
Since 'un pulpo' is an octopus so this seems a bit strange to me so I was just wondering if anyone has heard this actually used in this "to be pushy" context in spain?
Thank you.
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updated Jun 1, 2011
posted by fi123
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I have heard it said that a man was "un pulpo" when he is overly friendly with the ladies. This means that he is "all hands" with a woman. Literally, he has his hands all over her, like there are eight of them and he is an octopus.
updated Jun 1, 2011
posted by JoyceM
Makes sense to me! - amykay, Apr 16, 2011
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I think the saying is "ser como un pulpo" and means to be all arms. I suppose it could be used as Joyce has suggested but it could also have other connotations as well.
updated Jun 1, 2011
posted by Eddy
