no tener pelos en la lengua: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literal: to have no hairs on the tongue; anatomically unlikely and used mainly as an image.
Examples
BetaDurante la autopsia, el médico confirmó que el paciente no tenía pelos en la lengua, lo cual es muy raro.
During the autopsy, the doctor confirmed the patient had no hairs on the tongue, which is very rare.
El biólogo explicó que es prácticamente imposible que un ser humano no tenga pelos en la lengua.
The biologist explained that it is practically impossible for a human to have no hairs on the tongue.
En el laboratorio, observaron que la muestra no tenía pelos en la lengua, algo inusual en esa especie.
In the lab, they observed that the specimen had no hairs on the tongue, something unusual in that species.
El estudio mostró que algunos animales no tienen pelos en la lengua, a diferencia de los humanos.
The study showed that some animals have no hairs on the tongue, unlike humans.
- Figurative: to speak plainly and directly; to be frank, outspoken, or blunt without holding back.
Examples
BetaMaría no tiene pelos en la lengua y siempre dice lo que piensa sin filtros en las reuniones.
María speaks plainly and always says what she thinks without filters in meetings.
Si quieres una opinión sincera, habla con Juan; él no tiene pelos en la lengua.
If you want an honest opinion, talk to Juan; he speaks bluntly.
Aunque muchos temían su crítica, Ana no tiene pelos en la lengua y fue directa con sus comentarios.
Although many feared her criticism, Ana was blunt and direct with her comments.
Examples:
- ES: Claro que lo mejor es no tener pelos en la lengua.EN: You wouldn't think he's just had a close shave.
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