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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| dar papaya loc verb | CO, EC, VE: coloquial (exponerse a un peligro) | ask for trouble v expr |
| | | bring it on yourself v expr |
| | No des papaya: cuando camines por esta zona, no saques el celular del bolsillo. |
| | Don't ask for trouble: keep your cellphone in your pocket when walking in this area. |
| darle papaya a alguien loc verb + prep | CO, EC, VE: coloquial (darle oportunidad) | give [sb] an opportunity, give [sb] a chance expr |
| | El ladrón se escapó porque los policías le dieron papaya. |
| | The thief got away because the police gave him an opportunity. |