de perlas
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de perlas
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. pearl (used as an adjective)
La condesa lucía un deslumbrante collar de perlas.The countess wore a stunning pearl necklace.
2. (colloquial) (idiom) (very well)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. just the ticket (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
¿Necesitas algo más para arreglar el armario? - Me vendría de perlas si tuvieras un martillo.Do you need anything else to fix the closet? - A hammer would be just the ticket.
b. just fine
¿Qué tal si vamos al cine? - Me parece de perlas.What if we go to the movies? - That sounds just fine to me.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La información que me diste sobre la ciudad me vino de perlas.The info you gave me about the city came in handy.
Tu vieja me cae de perlas. Es muy simpática.Your mom is a real gem. She's very nice.
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