nip in the bud in Spanish
nip in the bud in Spanish is descogollar, cortar de raíz.
nip in the bud in Spanish
descogollar
To remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.
cortar de raíz
(idiomatic) To stop something at an early stage.
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What is "nip in the bud" in Spanish?
"nip in the bud" in Spanish is descogollar, cortar de raíz.
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Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "nip in the bud": descogollar, cortar de raíz.
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