hablar por boca de ganso: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To repeat another person's words without understanding them; to relay a message verbatim as if speaking through someone else.
- To parrot or transmit information secondhand rather than express one's own view.
Examples
BetaPedro habla por boca de ganso cuando repite exactamente lo que escuchó sin entender el mensaje.
Pedro parrots words when he repeats exactly what he heard without understanding the message.
No me gusta que hables por boca de ganso; prefiero que des tu propia opinión en lugar de repetir a otros.
I don't like it when you parrot others; I prefer you give your own opinion instead of repeating others.
En la reunión, muchos hablaron por boca de ganso y eso confundió más que aclaró las ideas.
In the meeting, many people repeated others' words verbatim, which confused more than clarified ideas.
- To speak awkwardly, foolishly, or incoherently; to utter remarks that lack sense or polish.
Examples
BetaCuando intenta explicar el problema, a veces habla por boca de ganso y nadie entiende nada.
When he tries to explain the problem, sometimes he speaks foolishly and no one understands anything.
No seas tímido ni hables por boca de ganso; expresa tus ideas con claridad y confianza.
Don't be shy or speak foolishly; express your ideas clearly and confidently.
Me reí porque durante la presentación, el nuevo empleado habló por boca de ganso sin prepararse bien.
I laughed because during the presentation, the new employee spoke foolishly without preparing well.
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