tener tela

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutral
- Literal: to have cloth or fabric in one's possession.
2.
SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
- Figurative: to be complicated, significant, or rich in material for discussion; to present considerable scope or problems.

Examples:

ES: Solo espero tener tela suficiente para armarme otro vestido.
EN: I have enough fabric to braid myself another dress. [laughs]
ES: Mejor tener tela extra en las piernas y después sacarse los pantalones, ¿entiendes lo que digo?
EN: Better to have extra fabric in the legs and then take the pants in, you know what I'm sayin'?

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