Moro in english
Moor
pronunciation: mʊr part of speech: noun
pronunciation: mʊr part of speech: noun
In gestures
morar = dwell.
Example: He will dwell in the church that is built by martyrs fighting for justice, by children starving of hunger, by mothers and fathers walking the streets of misery.moro = Moor.
Example: This short documentary describes the glorious rule of Muslim Moors in what is now Spain.more:
» costar el oro y el moro = cost + the earth ; cost + an arm and a leg ; cost + a pretty penny ; cost + a fortune ; pay + a pretty penny .
Example: The article is entitled 'Athena: a Windows-based library system that does not cost the earth'. Example: Mishaps can cost an arm and a leg without insurance cover. Example: In particular, site mirroring can cost a pretty penny because it essentially duplicates a company's network architecture and needs. Example: Cheese on the other hand costs a fortune even if you make it yourself, unless you own a goat or a cow. Example: No matter where you're driving over the limit, you could pay a pretty penny in fines, but it really depends on the city.» dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm .
Example: I can't help but feel gutted that people who would give their right arm to be there probably won't get tickets.» gastarse el oro y el moro = spend + a pretty penny ; spend + a fortune ; spend + a bundle (of money) ; spend + a packet (of money) .
Example: I love to look nice and I spend a pretty penny doing so. Example: Rebecca wants to give her home an exterior makeover, but doesn't want to spend a fortune. Example: You don't have to spend a bundle unless you buy new and want the very very best and latest. Example: Webcams mean that everyone can operate their own video security systems without spending a packet.» no haber moros en la costa = the coast + be clear .
Example: The coast was clear, so I ran for the closest tree to hide behind.» pagar el oro y el moro = pay + a pretty penny .
Example: No matter where you're driving over the limit, you could pay a pretty penny in fines, but it really depends on the city.» prometer el oro y el moro = promise + the earth ; promise + the moon (and the stars) .
Example: Other political parties promise the earth, but don't actually provide policies that will deliver the goods. Example: Politicians will promise the moon to get your vote, then, give you nothing when they get elected.» querer el oro y el moro = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it .
Example: The article is entitled 'Web lists or OPACs: can we have our cake and eat it, too?'.» valer el oro y el moro = cost + the earth ; cost + an arm and a leg ; cost + a pretty penny .
Example: The article is entitled 'Athena: a Windows-based library system that does not cost the earth'. Example: Mishaps can cost an arm and a leg without insurance cover. Example: In particular, site mirroring can cost a pretty penny because it essentially duplicates a company's network architecture and needs.