no hay de otra
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no hay de otra(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (there's no other option) (Central America) (Colombia) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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 Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. there's no choice
Tiene usted que operarse. No hay de otra.You have to have surgery. There's no choice.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A esa isla solo podemos llegar en barco. No hay de otra.The island can only be reached by boat. We have no choice.
No hay de otra. Tendrás que buscarte un empleo.You have no choice. You'll have to find a job.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿No tienes leche desnatada? - No, lo siento. Solo tengo esta. No hay de otra.Don't you have skim milk? - No, I'm sorry. I only have this. I don't have any other kind.
¿Qué bebida tienes? ¿Solo ginebra? - Sí, no hay de otra.What kind of booze you have? Just gin? - Yeah, that's all I have.
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