banderilla

la banderilla(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. banderilla
El toro tenía cuatro banderillas clavadas en el cerviguillo.The bull had four banderillas stuck in its neck.
2. (skewered appetizer)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. banderilla
No te llenes con banderillas. Ya van a servir el plato principal.Don't fill up on banderillas. The main course is about to be served.
3. (rectangular flaky pastry)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. banderilla
Mi hermana horneó unas banderilla rellena de crema pastelera.My sister baked banderillas filled with custard cream.
a. gibe
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Me dijeron que era un estafador. Esa fue la banderilla que me hizo enojar.They called me a swindler. That was the gibe that got me upset.
b. taunt
Esos hombres solo están buscando pelearse con alguien. Ignora sus insultos y banderillas.Those men are just looking for a fight. Ignore their taunts and insults.
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