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bulburras

20:26 Jul 11, 2008
This question was closed without grading. Reason: Errant question

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Law (general) / coloquialismo mejicano
Spanish term or phrase: bulburras
Necesito sabe si alguien conoce el significado de la palabra mencionada. Alguien me dijo que es un coloquialismo que significa zapatos, pero necesito asegurarme.

Gracias,

Nelson
Nelson Aguillon
United States
Local time: 01:04


Summary of answers provided
1 +3Burberrys
DLyons


Discussion entries: 5





  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Burberrys


Explanation:
Might be shoes (especially brogues) but they are known for handbags
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=6146

A common misspelling is Bulberrys


    Reference: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burberry
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burberry
DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 09:04
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 63

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nelida Kreer: Seems entirely plausible. If asker can confirm his term, this might be it.
1 hr
  -> Thanks Niki-K
agree  MarinaM: Sí, supongo que es un término del spanglish
2 hrs
  -> Thanks Marina
agree  neilmac: You are Sherlock Holmes and I claim my prize! They also make horrible shirts...
9 hrs
  -> Thanks neilmac. One pair of second-hand brogues wrapped in tasteful shirt is in the post!
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