a dedo

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a ˈdedo/ [a ˈð̞e.ð̞o]
  • Syllabification: a de‧do

Adverb

a dedo

  1. (idiomatic) through connections, through contacts, through friends in high places, thumbing
    Consiguió el trabajo a dedo.
    He got the job through contacts.
  2. (idiomatic) by hitchhiking, hitching, thumbing a ride
    He viajado por toda España a dedo.
    I hitched all round Spain.

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