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skip class
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skip class(
skihp
klahs
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (education)
a. irse de pinta (colloquial) (Central America) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
Lupe suggested to the others that they all skip class.Lupe propuso a las demás irse de pinta.
b. hacer la rabona (colloquial) (River Plate) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
The principal looked at me and said, "So, you skipped class, didn't you?"El director me miró y dijo: "Así que hiciste la rabona, ¿no?"
c. ratearse (colloquial) (River Plate)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Damian and I would skip class together some Fridays.Damian y yo nos rateábamos juntos algunos viernes.
d. hacerse la rata (colloquial) (River Plate)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
We skipped class and took a bus downtown.Nos hicimos la rata y nos tomamos un colectivo al centro.
e. hacer la cimarra (colloquial) (Chile)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Chile
The kids were grounded for skipping class.Los muchachos estaban castigados por hacer la cimarra.
f. hacer novillos (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Bob and Mike skipped class and went to swim in the river.Bob y Mike hicieron novillos y se fueron a nadar al río.
g. faltar a clase
If I ever find out you've skipped class, you'll be in for it.Como me entere de que faltas a clase, vas a saber lo que es bueno.
h. saltarse las clases
Can I skip class today, Mom? I'm not feeling well.¿Puedo saltarme las clases hoy, mamá? No me siento bien.
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