fifth wheel in Spanish

fifth wheel in Spanish is quinta rueda, quedarse tocando el violín.

fifth wheel in Spanish

quinta rueda

noun

(road transport) A type of trailer hitch, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped plate on a multidirectional pivot, with a locking pin to couple with the kingpin of a truck trailer.

quedarse tocando el violín

noun

(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "fifth wheel" in Spanish?

"fifth wheel" in Spanish is quinta rueda, quedarse tocando el violín.

Are there other ways to say "fifth wheel" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "fifth wheel": quinta rueda, quedarse tocando el violín.

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