papela

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la papela(
pah
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peh
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lah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(identity card)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. ID
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Si quieres comprar alcohol, tienes que mostrar tu papela.If you want to buy alcohol, you have to show your ID.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(paper)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. document
Tengo que llevar estas papelas a la oficina de becas.I need to take these documents to the scholarship office.
3.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(packet containing drugs)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. wrap
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
El policía detuvo a un joven por ir a exceso de velocidad y encontró una papela con coca en su bolsillo.The police arrested a guy for speeding and found a wrap of coke in his pocket.
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