No. 7,845 in Spanish
marra
"Marra" in Spanish can mean "hoe" (a farming tool) or refer to a mistake/slip depending on context.
In a sentence
La herramienta llamada marra es utilizada por albañiles.
The tool called marra is used by masons.
Here, 'marra' refers to a specific tool, commonly a type of pick used in construction or gardening.
Esa marra en el huerto está rota y necesitamos reemplazarla.
That marra in the garden is broken and we need to replace it.
In this sentence, 'marra' again refers to a physical tool, emphasizing its usage in gardening.
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.
Here, 'marra' is used figuratively to mean a mistake or blunder, showcasing its metaphorical application.
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