en un periquete
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en un periquete
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (general)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. in a jiffy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Estaré contigo en un periquete. Solo tengo que enviar este email.I'll be with you in a jiffy. I just have to send this email.
b. in a moment
Pon la mesa, por favor. La cena estará lista en un periquete.Set the table, please. Dinner will be ready in a moment.
c. in a tick (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Vas a comprar el pan? - Sí, vuelvo en un periquete.Are you going to buy some bread? - Yes, I'll be back in a tick.
d. in no time
La novela me gustó mucho y me la leí en un periqueteI really liked the novel and read it in no time.
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