en pinganillas (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun (Plural form)

Phonetic Transcription

/en piŋaˈniʎas/

Use in the Spanish Language

The word "pinganillas" is used in the Spanish language, specifically in Colombia and Mexico. It is a colloquial term, mostly used in oral speech rather than written context.

Example Sentences

1. Colombia: Las pinganillas son el complemento perfecto para este plato.

2. English: "The pig trotters are the perfect complement for this dish."

3. Mexico: Compré unas pinganillas frescas en el mercado para la cena de esta noche.

4. English: "I bought some fresh pig trotters at the market for tonight's dinner."

Idiomatic Expressions

"En pinganillas" is a common expression in Mexican Spanish that means "on tiptoe" or "on toes." Here are a few examples of how this expression is used:

1. Mexican: La sorprendimos tratando de escuchar en pinganillas lo que decían en la habitación contigua.

2. English: "We caught her trying to eavesdrop on tiptoe on what they were saying in the next room."

3. Mexican: Me quedaré en pinganillas para poder ver la pantalla del cine por encima de las cabezas de la gente.

4. English: "I will stay on toes to be able to see the movie screen over people's heads."

Etymology

The word "pinganillas" comes from the Spanish term "pinga," which refers to the trotters or feet of an animal, often specifically used in reference to pig trotters.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: patas de cerdo (pig trotters), manos de cerdo (pig hands), manitas de cerdo (pig's feet)
• Antonyms: carne de res (beef), pollo (chicken), pescado (fish)