forrarse - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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forrarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/forˈrase/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

The verb forrarse is commonly used in colloquial Spanish, particularly in countries like Guatemala and Mexico. It means to amass wealth or to become very rich, often implying that someone has achieved this through shrewd or opportunistic methods. The term is informal and primarily found in oral speech rather than in formal writing.

Frequency of Use

Forrarse is frequently used in everyday conversation when discussing financial success or wealth accumulation, making it a popular term in casual contexts.

Example Sentences

  1. Él se forró con su nuevo negocio de tecnología.
  2. He made a fortune with his new tech business.

  3. Siempre dice que quiere forrarse antes de cumplir 40 años.

  4. He always says he wants to get rich before turning 40.

  5. Si sigues trabajando así, te forrarás en poco tiempo.

  6. If you keep working like that, you’ll become wealthy in no time.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word forrarse can also be part of idiomatic expressions that emphasize wealth and success.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Forrarse a costa de otros.
  2. To get rich at the expense of others.

  3. No hay que esperar a que te forres, hay que trabajarlo.

  4. You shouldn't wait to get rich; you have to work for it.

  5. Se forró y no miró atrás.

  6. He got rich and didn't look back.

  7. Forrarse en la bolsa de valores requiere estrategia y paciencia.

  8. Getting rich in the stock market requires strategy and patience.

  9. Cuando se forraron con esa inversión, todos estaban sorprendidos.

  10. When they became wealthy with that investment, everyone was surprised.

Etymology

The verb forrarse has its origins in the Spanish word forrar, which means "to cover" or "to line." The implication is that one is lined with wealth or riches, hence the informal usage of becoming wealthy.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Enriquecerse (to enrich oneself) - Hacerse rico (to become rich) - Acumular (to accumulate)

Antonyms: - Empobrecerse (to become poor) - Perder (to lose) - Gastar (to spend)



23-07-2024