A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To be in a very crowded space with little room to move.
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Cultural Background
In Madrid, the metro is the primary setting for this phrase. Used frequently to describe the 'peseros' (minibuses).
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Use it for people
Only use this for people, not for objects like boxes or books.
Meaning
To be in a very crowded space with little room to move.
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Use it for people
Only use this for people, not for objects like boxes or books.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Estamos como sardinas en ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lata
The idiom is 'sardinas en lata'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
A1
Estamos como sardinas en ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lata
The idiom is 'sardinas en lata'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is only for people in a crowd.
Related Phrases
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Estar hasta los topes
synonymTo be full to the brim.
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