a dos velas

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, at two candles

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a ˌdos ˈbelas/ [a ˌð̞oz ˈβ̞e.las]
  • Syllabification: a dos ve‧las

Adverb

a dos velas

  1. (idiomatic) broke, penniless
    Synonym: a la cuarta pregunta
  2. (idiomatic) on one's tod; on one's own