echar un capote

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
- To help or do someone a favor, especially by intervening to relieve difficulty or embarrassment.
- To cover for someone or protect them from consequences by providing assistance, excuse, or support.

Examples:

ES: Arturo te podrá echar un capote, es el padre de tu hijo, ¿no?
EN: Arturo could give you hand, he's the father of your son, right?
EN: Arturo will toss you a line. He's the father, right?

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