This phrase is not a common slang term in Spanish. If used literally, it means 'to have a bottle'. However, in a more metaphorical sense, it can refer to 'having a lot to handle' or 'being under a lot of pressure', though this usage is not widespread. Examples Spanish: Estoy estresado, siento que tengo una […]
tirar a mondongo
A Spanish slang term primarily used in Spain, 'tirar a mondongo' is an expression that roughly translates to 'being a mess' or 'being in a bad state', often referring to someone's appearance or a situation. Examples Spanish: 'Después de la fiesta, la casa estaba tirando a mondongo.' English: 'After the party, the house was a […]
tirar la piedra y esconder la mano
This is a Spanish idiomatic phrase that translates to 'throw the stone and hide the hand'. It is used to describe someone who causes problems or stirs up trouble, but then avoids responsibility or pretends they had nothing to do with it. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre critica a los demás en reuniones, pero cuando se […]
tirar majá
A Dominican slang phrase that means to show off or to flaunt something, such as wealth or skills. It can also be used to describe someone who is trying to impress others. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está tirando majá con su nuevo carro. English: Juan is always showing off with his new car.
tirarse en el suelo
Literally translates to 'throw oneself on the floor', but in slang context, it refers to giving up or surrendering in a situation, often due to frustration or desperation. Examples Spanish: Después de intentarlo una y otra vez sin éxito, decidí tirarme en el suelo. English: After trying over and over without success, I decided to […]
tirarse p’al medio de la calle
A metaphorical phrase that means 'to take risks' or 'to put oneself in danger'. It literally translates to 'throw oneself in the middle of the street'. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre se tira p’al medio de la calle con sus inversiones arriesgadas. English: Juan always takes risks with his risky investments.
tirisia
A Spanish slang term primarily used in Mexico, referring to a state of weakness, fatigue, or faintness, often due to a lack of food or sleep. Examples Spanish: He trabajado tanto que me dio la tirisia. English: I've worked so much that I got the weakness.
tener 99 papeletas
This Spanish slang phrase is used to indicate that someone is very likely to do something or that something is very likely to happen. It literally translates to 'have 99 tickets', which refers to having a high probability or chance. Examples Spanish: Si sigue llegando tarde al trabajo, tiene 99 papeletas para que lo despidan. […]
tener el cuerpo cortao
A Spanish slang phrase that literally translates to 'having the body cut'. It is often used to describe a feeling of discomfort, feeling unwell or having a bad feeling about something. Examples Spanish: No voy a ir al gimnasio hoy, tengo el cuerpo cortao. English: I'm not going to the gym today, I'm not feeling […]
tener el moño virao
This phrase is used in Spain and colloquially means to be fed up, tired or annoyed with something or someone. It can also be used to indicate someone who is in a bad mood. Examples Spanish: Estoy harto de este trabajo, tengo el moño virao. English: I'm fed up with this job, I have my […]
tener en el refrigerador
This Spanish slang term 'tener en el refrigerador' literally means 'to have in the refrigerator'. However, in slang usage, it typically refers to keeping someone 'on the back burner' or in a state of waiting. It's often used when discussing relationships or situations where someone is being led on or kept in suspense without a […]
tener guayabitos en la azotea
This phrase is used to indicate that someone is not thinking clearly or is a bit crazy. The literal translation is 'to have little guavas on the roof'. Examples Spanish: No entiendo por qué Juan hizo eso, debe tener guayabitos en la azotea. English: I don't understand why Juan did that, he must have little […]
tener hasta el ultimo pelo
This Spanish slang phrase literally translates to 'have up to the last hair', but it is used to express an extreme level of frustration or being fed up with something or someone. Examples Spanish: Estoy trabajando en este proyecto desde hace meses, ya tengo hasta el ultimo pelo. English: I've been working on this project […]
tener los huesos en candela
This is a Spanish slang phrase used to express that someone is very cold. It may be translated literally as 'having bones on fire', but it actually means that one feels the cold right into their bones. Examples Spanish: ¡Hace tanto frío que tengo los huesos en candela! English: It's so cold that I feel […]
tener matraquilla
A Spanish slang phrase that means 'to be lucky' or 'to have a streak of good luck'. It's frequently used in informal and colloquial speech. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre gana en el poker, debe tener matraquilla. English: Juan always wins at poker, he must be lucky.
tener quisquilla
To be overly sensitive or easily annoyed about something Examples Spanish: No le hagas ningún comentario sobre su trabajo, siempre tiene quisquilla con eso. English: Don't make any comments about his job, he's always touchy about that.
singao
A highly offensive term in many Spanish-speaking countries, 'singao' is a vulgar way to refer to someone as a jerk, scoundrel, or a person of disrepute. It is often used to express extreme anger or frustration towards someone. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es un singao, no le prestes dinero. English: That guy is a scoundrel, […]
singar
In some Latin American countries, 'singar' is a vulgar slang term often used to refer to having sexual intercourse. However, its meaning can change depending on the context, region, or country. It is worth noting that it is considered an inappropriate term in many social settings. Examples Spanish: Juan y María se fueron a singar […]
solar
In Spanish slang, 'solar' refers to an empty lot or piece of land, usually in an urban area. Examples Spanish: Los niños juegan al fútbol en el solar detrás de mi casa. English: The kids play football in the empty lot behind my house.
tambullero
A term used colloquially in some Latin American regions to refer to someone who makes a lot of noise, often causing disturbance or commotion. It can also refer to someone who loves parties and loud music. Examples Spanish: No puedo concentrarme con ese tambullero en la casa. English: I can't concentrate with that noisy person […]
tanque
In Spanish slang, 'tanque' is commonly used in some Latin American countries like Argentina and Uruguay to refer to 'car'. However, its literal meaning is 'tank'. Examples Spanish: Voy a lavar mi tanque antes de salir esta noche. English: I'm going to wash my car before going out tonight.
temba
In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'temba' is a colloquial term used to refer to an older or middle-aged person, often implying that they are past their prime. The connotation can be negative or affectionate, depending on context. Examples Spanish: Mi tío ya es un temba, pero aún le gusta jugar al fútbol. English: My uncle is […]
templar
In Spanish slang, 'templar' typically refers to developing or having a crush on someone, or starting to like someone in a romantic or sentimental way. Examples Spanish: Creo que estoy empezando a templar por ella. English: I think I'm starting to have a crush on her.
ser un echao p’alante
A phrase used to describe someone who is very determined, assertive and who faces challenges head-on. It can also refer to someone who is bold or daring. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre ha sido un echao p’alante, nunca se rinde frente a las dificultades. English: Juan has always been a go-getter, he never backs down from […]
ser un loco a la mata de coco
This phrase is used to describe someone who is crazy or behaves in an unpredictable or eccentric manner. Literally, it translates to 'be a crazy person to the coconut tree', but the reference to the coconut tree doesn't have a specific meaning in this context. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está haciendo cosas extrañas, es un […]
ser un tipejo
A derogatory term used to describe a person who is unpleasant, annoying or of bad character. Examples Spanish: No te juntes con él, es un tipejo que solo trae problemas. English: Don't hang out with him, he's a jerk who only brings problems.
ser una mente
The term 'ser una mente' is not a common slang term in Spanish. However, it can be translated as 'to be a mind'. It might be used to refer to a person as being intelligent or thoughtful, but its usage is not widespread or common. Examples Spanish: Eres una mente brillante, siempre resolviendo problemas complejos. […]
ser una polilla
A Spanish slang term used in Colombia, 'ser una polilla' refers to being a person who is considered unlucky or constantly having bad luck. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre pierde sus cosas, él sí que es una polilla. English: Juan always loses his things, he really is an unlucky person.
sereno
In Spanish slang, 'sereno' is often used to refer to the cold night air or a night watchman. The term is also used to refer to an elderly person in some countries. Examples Spanish: 1. Cierra la ventana para que no entre el sereno. 2. El sereno está haciendo su ronda nocturna. 3. Mi abuelo […]
si no es Juana, es su hermana
This phrase is used to illustrate when something doesn't happen in one way, it will certainly happen in another similar way. The literal translation is 'if it's not Juana, it's her sister', meaning if it's not one thing, it's another. Examples Spanish: Si no llueve, hace mucho calor. Como se dice, si no es Juana, […]