General
echar un patín
What does echar un patín mean?
To run or hustle somewhere fast. Literally 'to throw a skate'.
"Tuve que echar un patín para coger la guagua."
Origin
Cuban Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'echar un patín' mean in Cuba?
It means to run or hustle somewhere fast, to hurry up.
What does 'echar un patín' mean literally?
Literally it means 'to throw a skate', used figuratively for moving quickly.
How do you use 'echar un patín'?
You use it when you have to rush, like 'tuve que echar un patín' (I had to hurry) to catch the bus.
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