Translating se jugaba el puesto
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' "Desconodida" Eso es lo único que rezaba en la etiqueta, al menos, según le dijo el doctor Márquez a sabiendas de que se jugaba el puesto.'
What is going on in this sentence? I know that Dr. Márquez is telling him about the ticket on a dead girl that they couldn't identify... so my attempt is something like:
"Unknown." That was the only thing written on the label, at least according to Dr. Márquez, who knew how to play the point.
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updated Jul 17, 2013
posted by togtog
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I think the doctor was risking his job by telling to the other person something he shouldn't.
En la vida hay que jugársela. In life you have to take risks.
Sometimes jugar is used meaning to take a risk.
updated Jul 17, 2013
posted by aileribel
Estoy de acuerdo :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 17, 2013
An excellent response - that is very helpful indeed, aileribel. - togtog, Jul 17, 2013
