Spanish idioms: “Ponerse las botas”
In today’s postSpanish idioms: “Ponerse las botas”we will
learn how to use this typical Spanish expression. Let’s improve
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Idioms are expressions that are peculiar of a language and are
established by usage.
The meaning of an idiom is not just the result of the conjoined
meanings of the words it is composed of.
They have their own unique meanings and, in many cases,
cannot be translated literally to another language.
Therefore, unlike compound words, the meaning of the idioms
is not deducible from those of its single elements.
But, why it important to learn Spanish idioms?
Using expressions and idioms make your Spanish sound more
fluent and authentic. Besides, they will enrich your speech in
Spanish and make you speak like a native Spanish speaker 😉
Today we are going to learn how to properly use the Spanish
idiom:“Ponerse las bota”.
This phrase literally means “put on boots”. Although the origin
of this Spanish expression is somehow related to boots, it does
not have anything to do with fashion or the action of wearing
something.
In Spanish we say“ponerse las botas”when we eat too much
or when an action is being carried out copiously.
The origin of this idioms traced back in old times, when only
people from upper and wealthy classes could wear expensive
