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Pronunciation
Adjective
en pañales
- (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) [1] — An energy policy in its infancy.
