saltarse una comida

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to skip a meal
La endocrinóloga dice que saltarse una comida no ayuda a adelgazar porque acabas teniendo mucha hambre.The endocrinologist says skipping a meal doesn't help to lose weight because you end up being very hungry.
b. to miss a meal
Por una vez que te saltes una comida, tampoco es el fin del mundo.If you miss a meal just once, it's not the end of the world.
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