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Tier 3: Advanced

Dar plantón

To stand someone up

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Social Interactions Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

dar plan-TON

When to use:

Not showing up for a meeting or date.

See It in Context

Me dio plantón en la cita.

He stood me up on the date.

Disappointment
No me gusta dar plantón a nadie.

I don't like standing anyone up.

Personal principle
Si vas a dar plantón, avisa antes.

If you're going to stand someone up, let them know beforehand.

Consideration
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