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What does “Dar plantón” mean?

SpanishEveryday lifeInformal

Dar plantón

Word for word

To give a standing

What it really means

To leave someone waiting and simply not show up. A dangerous false friend: it has nothing to do with a work shift.

How we say it in English

To stand someone up

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