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"metedura de pata" in English

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boner{noun} [Amer.] [coll.]
bloomer{noun} [Brit.] [coll.] (mistake)
boob{noun} [Brit.] [coll.] (blunder)
clanger{noun} [Brit.] [coll.]
goof-up{noun} [Amer.] [coll.]
screwup{noun} [Amer.] [slg.] (blunder, mess)
bish{noun} [Brit.] [coll.]
blunder{noun} (faux pas)
Sin embargo, es la Comisión la que carga con la responsabilidad determinante de esta metedura de pata.
But it is the Commission which is primarily responsible for this blunder.
Es una ocasión histórica, pero también puede desembocar en una metedura de pata histórica si la adhesión no se prepara cuidadosamente.
It is a historic opportunity, but it could also prove to be a historic blunder if accession is not properly prepared.
clinker{noun} [Amer.] [slg.] (gaffe)
flub{noun} [Amer.] [coll.]
fumble{noun} [Amer.] [coll.]
gaffe{noun}
Eso puede parecer una metedura de pata, pero en realidad ha dado en el clavo.
That sounds like a gaffe but actually his aim was perfect.
su metedura de pata fue de las que hacen época
her gaffe was a classic
snafu{noun} [Amer.] [slg.]

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Context examples for "metedura de pata" in English(!) These sentences come from external sources & may not be accurate. Therefore, we are not responsible for their content.
Evidentemente, va de una metedura de pata a otra.
He is obviously making a habit of putting his foot in it.
es famoso por sus metedura de patas de metedura de pata
he's well-known for putting his foot in it
su metedura de pata fue de las que hacen época
her gaffe was a classic