General
en olla
What does en olla mean?
To be completely broke, out of money. Literally 'in the pot'.
"No puedo salir, estoy en olla hasta el viernes."
Origin
Dominican Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does en olla mean?
It means to be completely broke or out of money, similar to 'skint' or 'flat broke'.
Why does en olla literally mean 'in the pot'?
'Olla' is a cooking pot; the image of being 'in the pot' evokes having nothing but an empty pot, i.e. no money.
How do you say you're broke in Dominican Spanish?
You'd say 'estoy en olla' — I'm broke.
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