Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
por sacar una pega
English translation:
[but] it would (just) be nitpicking
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Rachel Fell
Jun 13, 2015 20:37
8 yrs ago
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Spanish term
United Kingdom
Thorough, knowledgeable and resourceful
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 4 more.
por sacar una pega
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Hello, there isn't much context here at all, though I think they may be referring to being paid.
Podría poner más, pero es por sacar una pega.
I'm not quite sure what is meant by the phrase.
Thanks in advance for any light shed.
Podría poner más, pero es por sacar una pega.
I'm not quite sure what is meant by the phrase.
Thanks in advance for any light shed.
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| Como sacar una pega!!!!!! |
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Proposed translations
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Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Each translation a gem!
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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[but] it would (just) be nitpicking
That's my understanding.
'I could say more, but it would just be nitpicking'
'I could say more, but it would just be nitpicking'
Note from asker:
| Thank you Muriel - nitpicking occurred to me too! |
Peer comment(s):
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Jacob Z. (X)
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neilmac
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Thanks, Neil!
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franglish
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Isamar
: Sounds good, though more context by the asker would definitely have been helpful!
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Sandra Cirera-García
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AllegroTrans
: yes, also see my reference entry
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you Muriel :-)"
22 mins
that's the only downside / the only problem I can think of
"Una pega" is a problem or snag. "Sacar una pega" is to mention a problem or say something negative. So "por sacar una pega" means more or less "for the sake of saying something negative. The implication is something like what I've suggested.
Note from asker:
| Thank you Charles, I was thinking along the lines of drawback/snag. |
24 mins
Adoración Bodoque Martínez
Ireland
Ireland
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Ireland
B.A. Eng. & Ling., DipTrans IoLET, MCIL
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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23
if I have to be picky
I think "sacar una pega" means to find fault in something.
Note from asker:
| Thank you Adoración. |
24 mins
express an inconvenience, a drawback or an excuse
My suggestion
Note from asker:
| Thank you KirstenL. |
29 mins
Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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52
but it's because of running/becuase I've run into a snag/problem
Based on what I found in Larousse, Collins Robert, and wordreference.com.
Note from asker:
| Thank you Barbara. |
Reference comments
1 day 1 hr
AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Sensible solutions
Native in: English (Variant: Wessexois)
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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52
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Como sacar una pega!!!!!!
Como sacar una pega!!!!!! - YouTube
Video for sacar una pega▶ 4:01
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28 Feb 2008 - Uploaded by lfmadrix
Nuestro GURÚ particular del departamento de LIcitaciones en plena acción.
Video for sacar una pega▶ 4:01
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28 Feb 2008 - Uploaded by lfmadrix
Nuestro GURÚ particular del departamento de LIcitaciones en plena acción.
Discussion
b) what is the question to which this is a reply?
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