a desmano: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Located out of the way; not conveniently situated.
- Difficult or inconvenient to reach; remote from the usual route or centre.
Examples
BetaLa cabaña está a desmano del pueblo, por lo que hay que caminar casi una hora para llegar.
The cabin is out of the way from the village, so you have to walk almost an hour to get there.
El supermercado más cercano está a desmano, lo que complica hacer las compras diarias.
The nearest supermarket is inconveniently located, which complicates daily shopping.
Nos hospedamos en una casa a desmano, alejada de las principales atracciones turísticas.
We stayed in a house located out of the way, far from the main tourist attractions.
El taller mecánico está a desmano, así que mejor llama para asegurarte de que abren hoy.
The mechanic's shop is located out of the way, so better call to make sure they're open today.
Examples:
- ES: Está un poco a desmano pero es fantástico.EN: It's out of town, but it's great.
- ES: Sí, bueno, eso.. esto pilla un poco a desmano.EN: YEAH, WELL, IT'S... IT'S A LITTLE OUT OF THE WAY.
- ES: Está un poco a desmano, pero es tranquilo.EN: It's a little out of the way, but, uh, very private.
- ES: ... es que ir a Francia nos pilla un poco a desmano.EN: ...to go to France would be a bit out of our way.
- ES: Pero es que nos queda un poco a desmano, es el problema.EN: But that takes us a bit out of our way, is the thing.
- ES: *Pero si queda un poco a desmano*EN: ♪ But if there's one a little ways away ♪
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