la del pulpo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “the one of the octopus"; more accurately, "the octopus treatment”. Octopuses are often given a beating when prepared to ensure that their meat stays tender before and after cooking.

Noun

la del pulpo f (plural las del pulpo) (Spain, idiomatic, usually in the singular)

  1. a severe scolding, reprimand or beating
    Se ha reunido con el jefe y le ha dado la del pulpo por lo de los informes.
    He has had a meeting with the boss and he was given a real ticking-off for the trouble with the reports.
    Le va a caer la del pulpo. ― (S)he's going to get it.
  2. heavy rain
    Está cayendo la del pulpo.
    It's pissing down.

Derived terms

  • caer la del pulpo
  • dar la del pulpo
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