What does «retranca» mean in Spanish?
- A wide strap worn by draught beasts, as a cofferdam.
- Arritranca.
- Brakes on machines and carriages.
♦ Used in: Colombia - Cuba - Dominican Republic - Gauge, thick and long stick that served as a brake for the wheels of some carriages. It consisted of a wooden crossbeam placed underneath the box of the carriage tied with straps; when the carriage leaned forward, the trunk moved, resting on the wheels and braking them. Also called arretranca.
♦ Used in: Spain - Obstacle, stumbling block that prevents the realization of something.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Dominican Republic - Stingy, mean.
♦ Used in: Dominican Republic - (a la retranca) Back or back.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Uruguay