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embarrarla
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.).
1. (colloquial) (to ruin something) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to mess up (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Creo que la embarré en la entrevista. Me preguntaron por qué quería el trabajo y no supe qué decir.I think I messed up at the interview. They asked me why I wanted the job and I didn't know what to say.
b. to screw up (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tienes suerte de que Lupe te dé otra oportunidad. ¡No vayas a embarrarla otra vez!You're lucky Lupe is giving you another chance. Try not to screw up again!
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