de trapillo
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de trapillo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (used as an adverb) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. cheaply
Como no teníamos mucho dinero, vestíamos muy de trapillo.We were very cheaply dressed because we didn't have much money.
b. casually
Laura es una de las altas ejecutivas de la empresa, pero siempre va de trapillo.Laura is one of the company's top executives, but she always dresses casually.
c. underdressed (adjective)
Los Varó fueron de trapillo a la boda.The Varos were underdressed for the wedding.
2. (colloquial) (used as an adjective) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. cheap (clothing)
No vayas a la ópera con ese vestido de trapillo.Don't go to the opera in that cheap dress.
b. casual (clothing)
A una entrevista de trabajo no deberías llevar ropa de trapillo.You shouldn't wear casual clothes to a job interview.
c. underdressed (person)
Se supone que es un restaurante con clase, pero no le hacen ascos a turistas de trapillo.It's supposed to be a classy restaurant, but they don't turn their noses up at underdressed tourists.
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