en pañales

Spanish
FWOTD – 26 April 2013

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /en pa.ˈɲa.les/

Adjective

en pañales

  1. (idiomatic) in the very early stages of something; still green; wet behind the ears; literally: in diapers
    • 2003, Etienne G. Krug et al., Informe mundial sobre la violencia y la salud, Organización Panamericana de la Salud, page 216:
      El estudio de los factores protectores está todavía en pañales.
      The study of the protective factors is still in its early stages.
    • “Una política energética en pañales” (article title) — An energy policy in its infancy.
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