marra

This is the 7845th most frequent Spanish word.


marra

"Marra" in Spanish can mean "hoe" (a farming tool) or refer to a mistake/slip depending on context.


Here, 'marra' refers to a specific tool, commonly a type of pick used in construction or gardening.

La herramienta llamada marra es utilizada por albañiles.

The tool called marra is used by masons.


In this sentence, 'marra' again refers to a physical tool, emphasizing its usage in gardening.

Esa marra en el huerto está rota y necesitamos reemplazarla.

That marra in the garden is broken and we need to replace it.


Here, 'marra' is used figuratively to mean a mistake or blunder, showcasing its metaphorical application.

Dio una marra en su análisis por no considerar todos los datos.

He made a blunder in his analysis by not considering all the data.