Example: No me gusta cuando sales por peteneras en la conversación.
Definition
"Salir por peteneras" is a Spanish expression meaning to suddenly change the subject or avoid the main topic in a conversation, often in a way that seems unrelated or evasive. It describes someone diverting the discussion unexpectedly and without clear connection.
Translations
to change the subject
met iets heel anders aankomen
sortir amb una altra cosa
changer de sujet
vom Thema ablenken
Etymology
The phrase "salir por peteneras" originates from Spanish popular culture, with "peteneras" referring to a style of flamenco music from the Petenera region. The expression suggests veering off course like the unpredictable rhythm of the peteneras song. Did you know? The exact origin is uncertain, but it conveys the idea of drifting away from the main topic.
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"Salir por peteneras" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to change the subject