bombos y platillos
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Spanish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “drums and cymbals”.
Noun[edit]
bombos y platillos m pl (plural only)
- fanfare, pomp and ceremony, hype
- Synonym: bombo y platillo
- con bombos y platillos ― with great fanfare
- bells and whistles
Usage notes[edit]
- Normally used in the form con/sin bombos y platillos. The corresponding singular is usually used in the form a bombo y platillo.