"Te tengo re calado/a"
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Has anyone come across this before? I'm sure it's a colloquial saying from Argentina and it means something like "I've got your number" or "I know you too well".
Can anyone shed any light?
Thanks!
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updated Dec 13, 2011
edited by silverlake
posted by silverlake
2 Answers
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From the RAE:
calar 9. tr. coloq. Conocer las cualidades o intenciones de alguien. 10. tr. coloq. Penetrar, comprender el motivo, razón o secreto de algo.
So if I "te tengo calado", I've got you figured out. The "re" is short for "requete" which adds emphasis. So it's like I've got you totally figured out.
updated Dec 13, 2011
edited by murkilator
posted by murkilator
Excellent answer! Thanks. - silverlake, Dec 12, 2011
excelente:) - 00494d19, Dec 13, 2011
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I've seen it before. I think it means I've known you for a while. (: Um, I don't think people can shed light...
-Cindy.
updated Dec 12, 2011
posted by heyitscindyxo
Cindy, you're not familiar with the expression "Shed light on"? (make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear) - silverlake, Dec 12, 2011
haven't you used a torch before miss cindy? je je :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 12, 2011
