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ligue

fling

noun LEE-geh Rare

Also means

pickup

Usage Note

Ligue is a colloquial, informal term widespread in Spain for a brief romantic or sexual encounter, or for the person involved — es mi ligue ('he/she is my fling'). The verb ligar ('to pick someone up') is its root. In Latin America the concept is more often expressed with lío or amorío. Avoid ligue in formal writing.

Examples

"Tuvo un ligue de verano en la playa."

Natural Translation

She had a summer fling at the beach.

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