Dictionary Romanian – English

speti



Verb tranzitiv
1. (a deșela)

to break smb.'s back


2. (a obosi)

to harass


3. (a obosi)

to work to death


4. (a obosi)

to drive (like a nigger)


5. fig.

to beat smb. till he is lame


6. fig

to sandbag



Verb reflexiv
1. (a se deșela)

to break one's back


2. (a se obosi)

to work oneself to death


3. (a se obosi)

to tire oneself out


Expressions:
a speti un cal  =  to break a horse's back