tener enchufe

Language: es

1.
Generalneutral
- To have an electrical plug or socket connection (literal physical meaning).
2.
SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquial
- To have influential contacts or connections that provide advantages, favors, or preferential treatment, especially in hiring or obtaining benefits.

Examples:

ES: - Hay que tener enchufe.
EN: - It's who you know.
EN: - It's who you know.
ES: No quiero tener enchufe.
EN: I don't want to get a job by special treatment.
ES: Y aun así, mejor tener enchufe".
EN: "And even then, it helps to know somebody."

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