on spec

on spec(
an
 
spehk
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. a modo de inversión
Anita bought the land on spec.Anita compró el terreno a modo de inversión.
b. como lance
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
Angel built the house on spec and now has two people interested in buying it.Angel construyó la casa como lance y ahora tiene dos personas interesadas en comprarla.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Ricardo wrote a screenplay on spec.Ricardo escribió un guión por iniciativa propia.
Victoria writes articles on spec.Victoria escribe artículos sin saber si los van a publicar
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