echar las muelas: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Latin AmericaSpaincolloquialinformal
  • To talk at length in a garrulous or tiresome way; to chatter or blather, often without substance.

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  • Mi abuelo siempre echa las muelas en las reuniones familiares, contando historias que nunca terminan.

    My grandfather always talks at length at family gatherings, telling stories that never end.

  • Cuando me visita, mi tía echa las muelas durante horas sobre sus viajes y experiencias.

    When she visits me, my aunt chatters for hours about her travels and experiences.

  • No soporto cuando Juan echa las muelas sin parar; a veces solo quiero escuchar música en paz.

    I can't stand it when Juan talks endlessly; sometimes I just want to listen to music in peace.

• 2.

  Latin AmericaSpaincolloquialinformal
  • To flatter, sweet-talk, or persuade someone with talk, often with the implication of insincerity.

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  • El vendedor echó las muelas para convencerme de comprar el auto más caro, pero no caí en la trampa.

    The salesman sweet-talked me to convince me to buy the most expensive car, but I didn't fall for it.

  • No te dejes engañar; solo está echando las muelas para que firmes ese contrato sin leerlo bien.

    Don't be fooled; he's just flattering you so you sign that contract without reading it carefully.

  • Ella echó las muelas al jefe para conseguir un aumento de sueldo, y al final funcionó.

    She sweet-talked the boss to get a raise, and in the end, it worked.