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Home » Words » estar seco para

estar seco para

This slang phrase is used to express someone's lack of skill or aptitude for something. The direct translation is 'to be dry for', but in usage, it means 'to be bad at'.

Examples

  • Spanish: Estoy seco para el fútbol, nunca puedo hacer un gol.
  • English: I'm bad at football, I can never score a goal.

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