de pata negra

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Spanish

Etymology

Literally, black-footed. The term comes from "jamón ibérico pata negra", a kind of ham made from the Black Iberian pig, which is generally considered to be among the most high-quality ham produced.

Adjective

de pata negra (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic) top-quality; top-notch; first-class

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