a mansalva

a mansalva(
ah
 
mahn
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sahl
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bah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in abundance
Ramiro gastó dinero a mansalva para celebrar el matrimonio de su hija.Ramiro spent money in abundance to celebrate his daughter's wedding.
2. (at point-blank range)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. at close range
El asesino le disparó por la espalda y a mansalva.The killer shot him in the back at close range.
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