carreiriña dun can

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Galician[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Idiomatic, literally "a dog's little run".

Noun[edit]

carreiriña dun can f

  1. (idiomatic) a small distance
    —Falta moito para Santiago? —A carreiriña dun can.
    "Is Santiago far from here?" "A dog's run."
  2. (idiomatic, humorous) a long distance
    —Falta moito para Santiago? —A carreiriña dun can.
    "Is Santiago far from here?" "A dog's run [yes, but you can keep on trying]."

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