Example: Vamos a dar por zanjado el problema hoy mismo.
Definition
"Dar por zanjado" is an expression used to indicate the act of considering a problem or issue as resolved or closed, typically after discussion or deliberation. It means to officially or definitively end any further debate or consideration on the matter.
Translations
to consider settled
als afgedaan beschouwen
donar per tancat
considérer comme réglé
als erledigt betrachten
Etymology
The expression "dar por zanjado" comes from Spanish, where "dar por" means 'to consider' or 'to take as' and "zanjado" is derived from "zanjar," meaning 'to trench' or 'to settle.' Literally, it suggests 'to consider as settled,' similar to digging a trench to mark a boundary or conclusion. Did you know? The phrase vividly evokes the image of physically marking the end of a dispute by digging a trench.
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"Dar por zanjado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to consider settled