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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "yeh" (as in "yes") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "AH" (as in "art") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "nehs" (as in "net")/
To not even come close to someone's level. When you "no le llegas a los talones" to someone, the gap in skill, talent, or quality is so large that comparing yourself to them is almost absurd. Used widely across the Spanish-speaking world.
“The substitute is good but he does not even come close to the starter's level.”
“No competitor even comes close to her in speed.”
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To not even come close to someone's level. When you "no le llegas a los talones" to someone, the gap in skill, talent, or quality is so large that comparing yourself to them is almost absurd. Used widely across the Spanish-speaking world.
“The substitute is good but he does not even come close to the starter's level.”
“No competitor even comes close to her in speed.”
Lechero
A super lucky person who everything works out for with no apparent effort in Peru. It describes someone who always lands on their feet no matter what, like the universe is constantly conspiring in their favor.