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riñón

/riˈɲon/, [riˈɲõn]

kidney

  • Translations

Noun riñón m (plural riñones)

  1. kidney
  2. kidney ore, hematite
  3. (colloquial) an arm and a leg
    Esto cuesta un riñón
    This costs an arm and a leg

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Examples

  • No me puedo permitir ese coche, cuesta un riñón.

    I can't buy that car - it costs an arm and a leg.

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  • ¡Querría comprar este ordenador, pero cuesta un riñón!

    I'd like to buy this computer, but it costs an arm and a leg!

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  • Cuesta un riñón.

    It costs an arm and a leg.

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