How to Say "runaround" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “runaround” is “largas” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El banco siempre me da largas sobre el préstamo.
The bank always gives me the runaround about the loan.
Ella me pidió una cita, pero le di largas porque no estaba segura.
She asked me out on a date, but I stalled her because I wasn't sure.
No podemos seguir dándole largas al problema; hay que enfrentarlo.
We can't keep putting the problem off; we have to face it.
Fixed Phrase
This word is almost always used in the phrase 'dar largas,' which means to intentionally postpone or avoid giving a definite answer.
Using 'largas' alone
Mistake: “Me dio unas largas.”
Correction: Me dio largas. (The word 'largas' doesn't usually take an article like 'unas' in this specific idiomatic phrase.)
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