bombos y platillos

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “drums and cymbals”.

Noun

bombos y platillos m pl (plural only)

  1. fanfare, pomp and ceremony, hype
    Synonym: bombo y platillo
    con bombos y platillos ― with great fanfare
  2. bells and whistles

Usage notes
  • Normally used in the form con/sin bombos y platillos. The corresponding singular is usually used in the form a bombo y platillo.
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