dar cancha

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- To give someone leeway or room to act; to allow or encourage a behavior, rumor, or initiative to develop.
2.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- To give a person an opportunity to perform or play (e.g., in sport or work), to let someone take part or gain experience.

Examples:

ES: Muchacho, no debería dar cancha a los cotilleos.
EN: My dear fellow, you mustn't encourage that sort of talk.
ES: Vaya, por fin te han vuelto a dar cancha.
EN: So at long last they put you back on the road.
ES: Que no, que no... que no llames... que no llames... a ver si va a ser cualquier salido y tú encima le vas a dar cancha.
EN: Don't call. It could be some maniac.

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