Dar la lata
Example: No quiero dar la lata durante la reunión de hoy.
Definition
"Dar la lata" is a Spanish expression meaning to annoy, bother, or cause inconvenience to someone, often by persistent or repetitive behavior. For example, in the phrase "No quiero dar la lata durante la reunión de hoy," it means not wanting to be a nuisance during the meeting.
Translations
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to be a nuisance -
lastigvallen -
empipar -
casser les pieds -
nerven
Etymology
The phrase "dar la lata" literally means "to give the can" in Spanish, and it originated from the idea of making noise by banging on a metal can, which is annoying. Over time, it evolved into a colloquial expression used to describe bothering or pestering someone.
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"Dar la lata" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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