110 Spanish words and expressions (with their meaning)
Spain is a nation in which it is possible to find a great variety of culture, which has caused Castilian that is spoken in the country has evolved generating a great diversity of idioms and expressions used in the language popular.
That is why, on many occasions, when watching a Spanish movie or series, there are words that are difficult for the inhabitants of Spanish-speaking Latin American countries to understand.
In this article you will find a list of the most characteristic and commonly used Spanish words and expressions, and an explanation of its meaning.
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Words and expressions from Spain (explained)
To learn about the peculiar ways in which the Spanish communicate, as well as their idioms, read on; Here you will find many words and expressions used in the Spanish of Spain, with their meanings.
1. wow!
Term that indicates that something is pleasant, admirable or that you like a lot.
2. to be on the parrot
Expression that means to be alert or attentive to something.
3. Potar
It is synonymous with vomiting.
4. In a blink of an eye
Said of something that can be done or has been done in a very short time.
5. get off
It means leaving a place, said in colloquial language.
6. to take in the ass
It is a way of saying that you are tired of doing something.
7. Flirt
It is a synonym for flirting or flirting.
8. Flip the tortilla
It refers to turning a situation around.
9. Candle holders
It is said for that person who stays with the chosen partner.
10. Piti
Very unique way that the Spanish use to refer to the cigarette.
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11. fuck the whore
It is an expression whose meaning is to be angry, upset or frustrated.
12. freak out
It is being impressed by something either good or bad.
13. Work
It is a synonym of work.
14. be in the loop
Indicates that you are in a tumult or difficult situation.
15. Cool
Word that means that we like something.
16. be like a goat
Indicates that someone is crazy.
17. posh or posh
It is a way of telling young people of high position that they are looking for a way to show it either through their clothes or behavior.
18. throw a kiki
It's having a quickie.
19. Tolai
It indicates that someone is very innocent or foolish.
20. give a host
It is hitting another person.
21. beer
Way that the Spaniards have to say beer.
22. have bad milk
Indicates that a person is moody, bitter, or mean-spirited.
23. Gossip
It refers to spreading rumors or listening to it.
24. eat a brown
It is an expression that indicates that you have to face an uncomfortable situation or a difficult problem.
25. Parida
It is a word that means something meaningless, unimportant or silly.
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26. the clamp is gone
Expression used when someone suddenly goes crazy or does something crazy.
27. Chocolate
He is a very attractive person.
28. Uncle or aunt
It refers to an individual, whether male or female, and it is also a way of emphasizing a phrase.
29. cost a lot
It means that something costs a lot either economically or that it requires an effort.
30. be kidding
It is another synonym for joking.
31. Scrub
It is facing a problematic situation.
32. be a melon
It refers to a little smart person.
33. Pringo or Pringo
It is a way of saying that someone is a loser.
34. Brown fuss
It's arming it big, creating chaos or a big mess.
35. Racano or Racano
It indicates that a person is stingy, miserly or petty. It also refers to a lazy or hard-working individual.
36. be a rat
It means a very stingy, selfish or greedy person.
37. The turkey's age
Expression that refers to adolescence.
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38. fuck the sow
Indicates disturbing someone.
39. Half orange
Phrase that refers to the ideal partner.
40. Handwashing
It is avoiding responsibility.
41. Have the fly behind the ear
It means that someone or something is suspected.
42. Don't mince words
It means speaking clearly, saying what you want without a filter or not remaining silent.
43. I sweat it
It is an expression to refer that something is not important.
44. mind patty
It's being clueless.
45. Take for a ride
It is said when you have been cheated.
46. There is no color
Expression used to say that two things cannot be compared, because one of them is much better.
47. To put the batteries
It is used to start a project or get back on track.
48. Have a fish memory
It indicates short memory or that things are usually forgotten.
49. See the wolf's ears
Expression that indicates that a danger is near.
50. A lot of shit
Even if you think otherwise, it means that you wish someone good luck.
51. Another rooster
It indicates that things would be different if something happened.
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52. be two candles
It means lack of sexual intercourse.
53. sleep soundly
It refers to sleeping long and pleasantly.
54. It's a piece of cake
It is used when something is very easy.
55. have lynx eyesight
It is having a good vision or anticipating a situation.
56. Screw up
It's screwing up a situation.
57. Talk nineteen to the dozen
It refers to a person who talks a lot.
58. The black sheep of the family
Indicates a family member who misbehaves or has been disappointed in her behavior.
59. Marry a penalty
It means that a couple is getting married because the woman is pregnant.
60. rain on wet
It indicates that there is no point in continuing to spin a situation, problem or conversation.
61. put on like the kid
It means eating too much until your belly hurts.
62. Wrap the blanket around your head
It's making bad decisions.
63. play swedish
Indicates pretending that something is not understood or you do not know what is being talked about.
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64. walk with lead feet
It is treading carefully.
65. Not sleep
He makes reference that he has not slept at all.
66. Blue prince
Indicates the ideal man.
67. Be as blind as a bat
It means having poor vision or not realizing what is happening.
68. be like a watering can
Indicates that you are crazy.
69. Frig
It is a reference to have sex.
70. get like a tomato
It's blushing because something is embarrassing.
71. sailor fabric
Expression to say that something has been a surprise, that someone has done something questionable or that something is costing a lot.
72. send eggs
It is when something displeases us.
73. turn green
It is used when criticizing a person, usually from behind.
74. you see the duster
Indicates that a person notices her intentions.
75. be broke
It is not having money.
76. You have a nose that you step on
Indicates having no shame.
77. make a mess
It means that something is not understood.
78. Dirty old man
It refers to an older man who flirts with a young woman.
79. give you blood sausage
It means: 'I don't want to know anything more about you'.
80. be up to your nose
It is being fed up with something or someone.
81. eat the coconut
It is to turn around a disturbing situation.
82. Shake like a flan
It is said to someone when he is nervous.
83. put on the horns
It is an expression to refer to infidelity.
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84. sleep it off
It is falling asleep after a night of partying and drinking with friends.
85. pass three towns
It means that a person has a different reaction to the stimulus that caused it.
86. Be pickled
A reference to drink.
87. stand up
It is when a person does not go to the appointment that she had with someone else.
88. The verbatim
It is an expression that indicates to follow exactly the recommendations or instructions given.
89. ride a chicken
It refers to making a scandal.
90. To give pumpkins
It is rejecting someone who has asked you out on a date.
91. It's from the year of the pear
Said of something very old or ancient.
92. Get involved with someone
It means kissing or kissing.
93. The drop that filled the glass
Expression that means something that is a trigger for a larger situation.
94. Give a helping hand
Colloquial reference to say that you want to help someone.
95. be a chicken
It is used to tell someone that they are a coward.
96. don't scratch me
It is a warning not to disturb a person.
97. Sink your elbows
It is a synonym of going to study.
98. Kick the bucket
Very peculiar way to say that someone has died.
99. be pissed off
It is an indication of being upset.
100. He has neither feet nor head
It's something that doesn't make sense.
101. be in the thick of it
It means you are part of the problem.
102. Bernarda's pussy!
It is said when there is a lot of mess and confusion.
103. Not having the chichi for lanterns
Indicates that a person has risen with the left foot.
104. Tell truths like temples.
It makes reference that tonight you rule and only you.
105. Don't touch my palms, I know myself
That someone is not very difficult to convince.
106. with all my pussy
It means that you want to do something because you feel like it and nothing and no one is going to stop you.
107. A shit punctured on a stick
Indicate that you are not interested, turn the page.
108. be out of communion
It means that a person is unleashed or euphoric.
109. go fry asparagus
It means that they leave you alone or calm.
110. catch a fart
When someone gets drunk in a very uncontrolled way.