meter la gamba: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To place or put a shrimp (gamba) (literal, seldom used outside concrete contexts).
Examples
BetaPara preparar la paella, primero mete la gamba en la sartén caliente con aceite.
To prepare the paella, first put the shrimp into the hot pan with oil.
Cuando metí la gamba en el plato, parecía fresca y bien cocida.
When I placed the shrimp on the plate, it looked fresh and well cooked.
Por favor, mete la gamba con cuidado para que no se rompa durante la cocción.
Please put the shrimp carefully so it doesn't break during cooking.
El chef metió la gamba justo en el momento perfecto para que quedara al dente.
The chef put the shrimp in at just the right moment so it would be al dente.
- To commit a mistake or blunder; to err, especially in a conspicuous or embarrassing way.
Examples
BetaCreo que metiste la gamba al olvidar el cumpleaños de tu mejor amigo.
I think you messed up by forgetting your best friend's birthday.
No metas la gamba en la reunión de mañana; revisa bien tus documentos antes.
Don't make a blunder at tomorrow's meeting; review your documents carefully beforehand.
Cuando habló sin saber, realmente metió la gamba y causó un malentendido grande.
When he spoke without knowing, he really screwed up and caused a big misunderstanding.
Examples:
- ES: ¡Joder, Chús! Como te estabas cúrando no qúera meter la gamba.EN: Shit, I didn't want to spoil your recovery.
- ES: Piénsalo, es una oportunidad única de lanzarte sin meter la gamba.EN: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to give it a shot without really sticking your neck out!
- ES: Ojalá el universo me enviara una señal, una forma platónica de no meter la gamba.EN: If only the universe would send me some sign, some platonic way to stay in your good graces.
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