Example: Me costó trabajo quedarme con la copla de la canción.
Definition
"Quedarse con la copla" is a Spanish expression meaning to understand or grasp the main idea or message of something, especially a song or story. It implies successfully catching the essential meaning after some effort or attention.
Translations
to catch on
doorhebben wat er speelt
quedar-se amb la idea
comprendre le message
kapieren
Etymology
The phrase "quedarse con la copla" comes from Spanish, where "quedarse" means to stay or remain, and "copla" refers to a type of traditional Spanish song or stanza. Originally it implied retaining the tune or lyrics in memory, and later evolved to mean understanding the core idea. Did you know? "Copla" literally means a couplet or stanza, often used in folk music.
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"Quedarse con la copla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to catch on