del tingo al tango
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del tingo al tango
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (hither and thither) (Colombia) (Honduras) (Mexico) (Puerto Rico)
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).
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Honduras
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. to and fro
Llevo toda la semana del tingo al tango intentando encontrar un buen regalo de aniversario para mi esposa. Es una mujer muy difícil.I've been going to and fro all week trying to find a good anniversary gift for my wife. She's a very difficult woman.
b. from one place to another
Mi esposo y yo nos la pasamos corriendo del tingo al tango, llevando y trayendo a nuestros hijos de todas sus clases de música e idiomas.My husband and I are always rushing from one place to another, getting our kids to and from all their music and language classes.
c. back and forth
El trabajo de mensajero es muy cansado. Te pasas el día yendo del tingo al tango.The work of a messenger is very tiring. You're going back and forth all day.
d. from place to place
Nuestro padre era embajador, y siempre andábamos del tingo al tango. Vivimos en muchos países distintos.Our father was an ambassador, and we were always moving from place to place. We lived in many different countries.
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