el cacharro es el coche deportivo

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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
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a. the old wreck is the sports car
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Esta camioneta es chatarra. - No. El cacharro es el coche deportivo, no la camioneta.This pickup truck is junk. - No. The old wreck is the sports car, not the pickup truck.
b. the old banger is the sports car
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El cacharro es el coche deportivo que compraste. Qué desperdicio de dinero.The old banger is the sports car you bought. What a waste of money.
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