carpetazo
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el carpetazo
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
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Los directores de la empresa dieron carpetazo al proyecto al darse cuenta de que requería una inversión demasiado cuantiosa.The directors of the company shelved the project when they realized that it required too much investment.
La estrategia del carpetazo no me parece una buena opción. El problema queda sin solucionar y por tanto se enquista.The strategy of shelving the problem doesn't seem like a good option to me. It remains unresolved and it therefore becomes entrenched.
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Tras dos años de investigación infructuosa, la policía dio carpetazo al caso.After two years of unsuccessful investigation, the police dropped the case.
A todos nos gustaría dar carpetazo a un asunto tan desagradable como este.We'd all like to put an end to such an unpleasant business like this.
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