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coche de San Fernando
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
informal
colloquial
A humble, old, slow, or uncomfortable means of transport; a low‑status or inefficient vehicle or option.
Figuratively, an unimpressive or modest choice or resource used when better options are not available.
Examples:
ES:
No se puede meter prisa a la perfección, mientras tanto, el coche de San Fernando.
EN:
You can't rush perfection, but in the meantime it's Shanks' pony.
ES:
Puede que hayamos venido en el coche de San Fernando, pero nos iremos en una lancha rápida.
EN:
We may have come here in a car of rust, but we're leaving in a boat of speed.
ES:
Así que entiendo que solo os queda el coche de San Fernando y mientras...
EN:
Oh, i see you're eyein' them pickled pigs feet.
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