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be broke(
bi
brok
)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. (colloquial) (to be without money)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. estar pelado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
You wouldn't be broke if you had a job.No estarías pelado si tuvieras trabajo.
b. estar sin un peso (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I'm broke. I can't go out.Estoy sin un peso. No puedo salir.
c. estar sin blanca (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
We are broke, but we don't care because we are in love.Estamos sin blanca, pero no nos importa porque estamos enamorados.
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