How to Say ‘Rip-off’ in Spain Spanish
Una clavada
OO-nah klah-BAH-dah
[OO-nah klah-BAH-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: It comes from clavar "to nail", as in getting nailed on the price. You'll also hear me han clavado "they ripped me off".
Phrase Breakdown
Una
[OO-nah]
a
An article introducing a feminine singular noun.
Busco una cultura cercana y humana.
I’m looking for a close and humane culture.
clavada
[klah-BAH-dah]
rip-off
Slang for being overcharged; from 'clavar', to nail.
Ese restaurante es una clavada.
That restaurant is a rip-off.
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