To get straight to the point in Spanish
To get straight to the point in Spanish is ir al grano (eer ahl GRAH-noh).
- Spanish
- ir al grano
- Say it
- eer ahl GRAH-noh
- Note
- To address the main issue.
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- meter la patato put your foot in it · meh-TEHR lah PAH-tah
- estar en las nubesto daydream · ehs-TAHR ehn lahs NOO-behs
- costar un ojo de la carato cost an arm and a leg · kohs-TAHR oon OH-hoh deh lah KAH-rah
- echar una manoto lend a hand · eh-CHAHR OO-nah MAH-noh
- tirar la toallato throw in the towel · tee-RAHR lah toh-AH-yah
- andarse por las ramasto beat around the bush · ahn-DAHR-seh por lahs RRAH-mahs
- tomar el peloto pull someone's leg · toh-MAHR el PEH-loh
Questions about ir al grano
How do you say to get straight to the point in Spanish?
To get straight to the point in Spanish is ir al grano. To address the main issue.
How do you pronounce ir al grano?
Say it eer ahl GRAH-noh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: GRAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does ir al grano mean in English?
In English, ir al grano means to get straight to the point.
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