con uñas y dientes

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “with nails and teeth”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kon ˌuɲas i ˈdjentes/ [kõn ˌu.ɲas i ˈð̞jẽn̪.t̪es]
  • Syllabification: con u‧ñas y dien‧tes

Adverb

con uñas y dientes

  1. (idiomatic) tooth and nail (passionately; intensely; at any cost)

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