quedarse corto

be an understatement; fall short; not have enough

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be an understatement; fall short; not have enough Often used figuratively to say that a description does not fully capture something. It can also mean to lack enough of something or to be insufficient.

SP: Decir que este gatito es mono es quedarse corto.

EN: Saying this kitten is cute is an understatement.

Decir que este gatito es mono sería quedarse corto.

To say this kitten is cute would be an understatement.

Es mejor quedarse corto de sal que pasarse.

It's better to use too little salt than too much.

Decir que este gatito es mono es quedarse corto.

To say this kitten is cute is an understatement.

Eso es quedarse corto.

That's an understatement.