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    Resquicio (en. Gap)

    /resˈkiθjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A narrow opening that allows light or air to enter.
    There was a gap in the door through which the sun entered.
    Había un resquicio en la puerta por donde entraba el sol.
    A small space that serves a purpose.
    I found a small window of time to rest.
    Encontré un resquicio de tiempo para descansar.
    Minimal opportunity to do something.
    There is always a glimmer of hope.
    Siempre hay un resquicio para la esperanza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resquicium', which means 'resquicio' or 'tear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glimmer of hope
    A minimal or remote opportunity for something desired to happen.
    resquicio de esperanza
    leave no gap
    Leave no chance for something to occur.
    no dejar resquicio

    Related Words

    slit
    Narrow opening that allows seeing or letting light pass through.
    rendija
    crack
    Break or fissure in a surface.
    grieta
    fissure
    A separation or division in something.
    fissura

    Slang Meanings

    A small mistake or oversight that can be taken advantage of.
    If you leave a gap, someone will take advantage of it.
    Si dejas un resquicio, alguien lo va a aprovechar.
    A deceptive opportunity that seems minimal.
    That little window of time isn’t worth it.
    Ese resquicio de tiempo no vale la pena.