meter ficha: meaning & examples

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Language: Spanish

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General SpanishSpainLatin Americaneutral
    • Literal: to insert a token, chip, coin, or card into a machine or system.

    Examples

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    • Para jugar, metió ficha en la máquina y empezó la partida inmediatamente.

      To play, he inserted a token into the machine and the game started immediately.

    • Metimos fichas en las máquinas recreativas del centro comercial para divertirnos un rato.

      We put coins into the arcade machines at the mall to have some fun for a while.

    • Cada vez que meto ficha en esa máquina, me sorprende con un premio inesperado.

      Every time I insert a token into that machine, it surprises me with an unexpected prize.

    • Antes de empezar el juego, asegúrate de meter ficha para activar el sistema correctamente.

      Before starting the game, make sure to insert a token to activate the system properly.

  • 2.

    ArgentinaSpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
    • Figurative: to make a romantic or sexual advance toward someone; to try to pick someone up.

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    • En la fiesta, Carlos no dudó en meter ficha con Ana para conocerla mejor.

      At the party, Carlos didn't hesitate to make a move on Ana to get to know her better.

    • ¿Por qué siempre metes ficha con las chicas del trabajo? Eso puede ser incómodo.

      Why do you always hit on the girls at work? That can be uncomfortable.

    • Cuando Juan vio a Marta, empezó a meter ficha sin perder tiempo, intentando invitarla a salir.

      When Juan saw Marta, he started making advances without wasting time, trying to ask her out.

Examples:

  • ES: ¿Entonces pudiste, ya sabes, meter ficha?
    EN: So, did you manage to uh...? You know? Get in there?

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