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Definición o explicación del significado de una palabra/frase/expresión. // Definition or explanation of the exact meaning of a word/phrase/idiom.

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What is the meaning of "palabra" in this context?

It's short for "te doy mi palabra", meaning "te lo prometo". You can see in RAE that palabra means "promesa u oferta".
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What's the meaning of "carne mechada"?

I don't know if it has any slang usage. It's a way, actually two, of preparing meat: According to RAE, mechar means "to introduce fat in the meat prior to cooking it". So, carne mechada would be meat …
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Spanish words for cap, cover, lid, etc

Let's see what RAE says: tapa 1. f. Pieza que cierra por la parte superior cajas o recipientes. tapón. 1. m. Pieza con que se tapan las vasijas, introduciéndola en el orificio por donde s …
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What does "chepa" mean in Nicaraguan Spanish?

In Spain chepa means joroba (hump) or, according to RAE, jorobado (humpback). It is believed by some that humps provide good luck, and so they rub lottery tickets on people's humps. I guess that's …
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Usage of fea and rico

From RAE: feo, a. (Del lat. foedus). adj. Desprovisto de belleza y hermosura. adj. Que causa desagrado o aversión. Acción fea. adj. De aspecto malo o desfavorable. El asunto se …
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