echar un cinco

echar un cinco(
eh
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chahr
 
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seeng
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koh
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to sleep for a brief moment)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
a. to take a nap
Papá, ¿me vas a ayudar a hacer la tarea? - Sí, hijo. Solo déjame echar un cinco y te ayudo.Dad, are you going to help me do my homework? - Yes, son. Just let me take a nap and I'll help you.
La verdad es que ni me di cuenta cuando los ladrones entraron a la casa. Estaba echando un cinco.The truth is I didn't even notice when the burglars entered the house. I was taking a nap.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to brawl)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
a. to fight
¿Quieres echar un cinco? - Por favor, Antonio. Tú ni sabes pelear.Do you want to fight? - Please, Antonio. You don't even know how to fight.
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