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"Tell me about it" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuéntamelo", and "stud" is a noun which is often translated as "la tachuela". Learn more about the difference between "tell me about it" and "stud" below.
tell me about it(
tehl
mi
uh
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baut
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. cuéntamelo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I had a lot of fun in Florida. - Tell me about it. I can't wait to hear all the details.Me divertí mucho en Florida. - Cuéntamelo. No puedo esperar escuchar todos los detalles.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. hablarme
I can see that you're sad, but if you don't tell me about it, I can't help you.Puedo ver que estás triste, pero si no me hablas, no te puedo ayudar.
b. contármelo
If you don't want to tell me about it, that's OK.Si no me lo quieres contar, está bien.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
3. (colloquial) (used to emphasis agreement)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. dímelo a mí (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
It's really hot today. - Tell me about it. And, I don't have air conditioning.Hoy hace mucho calor. - Dímelo a mí que no tengo aire acondicionado.
stud(
stuhd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la tachuela (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The guy working at the skate shop was wearing a belt with studs on it.El tipo que trabaja en la tienda de skating llevaba un cinturón con tachuelas.
c. el estoperol (M) (Colombia) (Ecuador) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Mexico
He was wearing an awesome black leather jacket with studs.Llevaba una padrísima chamarra negra de piel con estoperoles.
a. el corchete (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He bought a nice shirt with contrasting studs on the front.Compró una bonita camisa con corchetes de color contrastante en la delantera.
a. el botón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My father gave me a set of studs to wear on my shirt for my wedding.Mi padre me regaló un juego de botones para llevar en la camisa para mi boda.
a. el taco (M) (for greater traction)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He dug his studs into the ground and got ready to run.Clavó los tacos en la tierra y se preparó para correr.
b. el tapón (M) (Argentina) (Bolivia) (Uruguay)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Uruguay
His cleats have detachable rubber studs.Sus botines tienen tapones de goma que pueden quitarse.
5. (automotive)
a. el taco (M) (on a tire)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The studs on these tires are worn out, so I'll probably have to replace them.Los tacos de estos neumáticos están gastados, así que quizá tenga que reemplazarlos.
a. el puntal (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The mounting hardware should be secured to the studs inside a wood panel.Las piezas de montaje deben fijarse a los puntales que están dentro de un panel de madera.
b. el pie derecho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
When putting a mirror up on the wall, be sure to attach it to the stud.Al montar un espejo en la pared, asegúrese de fijarlo al pie derecho.
7. (male horse)
a. el semental (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At what age can a stud breed?¿A qué edad puede procrearse un semental?
b. el padrillo (M) (Southern Cone)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He bought a magnificent stud for breeding.Compró un padrillo magnífico para cría.
8. (colloquial) (attractive man)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el semental (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You need to introduce me to your brother. He is such a stud!Tienes que presentarme a tu hermano. ¡Qué semental!
b. el haras (M) (South America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
He had worked in his father's stud and had firsthand knowledge of horse breeding.Había trabajado en el haras de su padre y tenía conocimiento directo sobre cría de caballos.
a. el captafaros (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Percy Shaw was an English inventor best known for inventing road studs in 1934.Percy Shaw fue un inventor inglés conocido por inventar los captafaros en 1934.
b. el ojo de gato (M) (Argentina) (Uruguay)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Uruguay
Studs are the road reflectors which help drivers see the road in the fog or at night.Los ojos de gato son los reflectores viales que ayudan a los conductores a ver el camino cuando hay niebla o de noche.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. tachonar
The swordsmith studded the dagger with precious stones.El espadero tachonó la daga con piedras preciosas.
