A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
La costumbre del tapeo está ahora bastante extendida por buena parte de Europa.Going for drink and some tapas is now common throughout much of Europe.
Le expliqué a mi amigo alemán que a los españoles nos gusta el tapeo con amigos.I explained to my German friend that Spanish people love going out for a beer and some tapas with friends.