del tres al cuarto

Spanish

Etymology

From the old coin called a cuarto, of little value. The idea that you could be "three for one cuarto" implies the product is of bad quality.

Adjective

del tres al cuarto (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic, derogatory) second-rate; low-quality; low-grade
    Synonyms: de medio pelo, de todo a cien

Usage notes
  • The adjective is usually, but not exclusively, used to describe people
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