stopgap in Spanish
stopgap in Spanish is paliativo, parche, paños calientes — stopgap means that which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
stopgap in Spanish
paliativo
A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
parche
A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
paños calientes
A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
remiendo
A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
What does "stopgap" mean?
- noun That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
- noun Something spoken to fill up an uncomfortable pause in speech; a filled pause or filler.
- noun A short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
- noun A person appointed or hired to fill a position temporarily until a permanent appointment or hire can be made; a temp.
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What is "stopgap" in Spanish?
"stopgap" in Spanish is paliativo, parche, paños calientes. stopgap means: That which stops up or fills a gap or hole.
Are there other ways to say "stopgap" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "stopgap": paliativo, parche, paños calientes, remiendo.
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