meter ficha: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literal: to insert a token, chip, coin, or card into a machine or system.
Examples
BetaPara 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.
- Figurative: to make a romantic or sexual advance toward someone; to try to pick someone up.
Examples
BetaEn 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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