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tener culillo
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be nervous or afraid) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. to have the heebie-jeebies
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No creo que sea una buena idea entrar en esa casa. - ¿Qué pasa, Gabo? ¿Tienes culillo?I don't think it's a good idea to go into that house. - What's wrong, Gabo? Do you have the heebie-jeebies?
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be restless)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. to have ants in one's pants
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Ya cálmate. ¿Qué te pasa? ¿Tienes culillo?Calm down. What's wrong with you? Do you have ants in your pants?
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