An expression used to indicate that someone has managed to get out of a difficult situation without harm, profitably or advantageously. It's similar to the English phrase 'to come out golden'. Examples Spanish: A pesar de todas las dificultades, Pedro salió de oro en la negociación del contrato. English: Despite all the difficulties, Pedro came […]
salir del hoyo
To overcome a difficult situation or to get out of trouble. Examples Spanish: Después de meses de dificultades económicas, finalmente logré salir del hoyo. English: After months of financial difficulties, I finally managed to get out of the hole.
salir el tiro por la culata
The phrase 'salir el tiro por la culata' is a Spanish idiom that means a plan or action that backfires or has the opposite effect than intended. Examples Spanish: Intentó engañar a su jefe, pero le salió el tiro por la culata cuando descubrieron su engaño. English: He tried to deceive his boss, but it […]
salirle a uno con una parantolá
This Spanish slang phrase is used to express that someone comes up with an unexpected or unusual idea or action, often causing surprise or annoyance. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano siempre me sorprende, ayer me salió con una parantolá de que quiere viajar a la Antártida. English: My brother always surprises me, yesterday he came up […]
salmorejo
A traditional dish from Cordoba, in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, primarily made with tomatoes and bread. Examples Spanish: Vamos a preparar un salmorejo para el almuerzo. English: We are going to prepare a salmorejo for lunch.
salpafuera
A colloquial term used primarily in the Caribbean regions of the Spanish-speaking world, 'salpafuera' is a contraction of 'sal para fuera' and it translates to 'get out' or 'go outside'. It is typically used in a dismissive or playful context to tell someone to leave or get out. Examples Spanish: ¡Oye, si no vas a […]
sambumbia
A non-offensive slang term used in Mexico to describe something absurd, ridiculous, or nonsensical. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer lo que estás diciendo, es pura sambumbia. English: I can't believe what you're saying, it's pure nonsense.
San Juan
In Spanish slang, 'San Juan' usually doesn't have a specific slang meaning. It is primarily a proper noun used to refer to several cities and places named after Saint John in Spanish-speaking countries. However, in some regional contexts, it could be used in idiomatic expressions or local phrases. Examples Spanish: Voy a visitar San Juan […]
sanana
A colloquial term often used in Spain, 'sanana' is a casual way to refer to the day after tomorrow. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la playa la sanana. English: We are going to the beach the day after tomorrow.
sancochar
In Spanish slang, 'sancochar' means to overcook or boil food for an extended length of time. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to being under the sun for too long. Examples Spanish: No vayas a sancochar el pollo, solo necesita hervir por unos minutos. English: Don't overcook the chicken, it only needs to […]
sancocho
In Latin American slang, 'sancocho' often refers to a mix or jumble of things, often to describe a complicated, confusing situation or a mix of different things. Originally, it is a traditional soup made from a variety of ingredients in many Latin American cultures. Examples Spanish: ¡Qué sancocho tienes en tu cuarto, no puedes encontrar […]
sandwich
In Spanish slang, 'sandwich' is used to refer to a situation where a person is stuck between two others physically or metaphorically. Examples Spanish: En el concierto, me encontré en un sandwich entre dos personas muy altas. English: At the concert, I found myself in a sandwich between two very tall people.
sángano
A term used in some Latin American countries referring to a person who is considered useless, lazy, or good for nothing. Examples Spanish: No seas sángano y ayúdame a limpiar el jardín. English: Don't be a good-for-nothing and help me clean the garden.
sangrigordo
A colloquial term used in some regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia, to refer to someone who is lazy and doesn't like to work. Examples Spanish: No seas un sangrigordo y ayúdame a limpiar la casa. English: Don't be a lazy bones and help me clean the house.
santo
In Spanish slang, 'santo' is often used as an affectionate term for a good person, someone who is very kind or patient. It literally translates as 'saint'. Examples Spanish: Mi abuela es un santo, siempre está cuidando a todos en la familia. English: My grandmother is a saint, she's always taking care of everyone in […]
Santo Domingo
This term is not a slang, but the name of the capital city of the Dominican Republic. In a slang context, it might be used to refer to a person from this city, but this is not a widely accepted slang term. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es de Santo Domingo, por eso tiene ese acento. […]
santo y bueno
Used to express the end of a discussion or argument, or to indicate that there is nothing more to add or do about a situation. The literal translation is 'holy and good', but it doesn't hold the same meaning in English. Examples Spanish: Ya he explicado todo lo que sé sobre el asunto, santo y […]
sape
In some Latin American countries, 'sape' is a slang term used to refer to peeking, spying, or prying into someone else's business. Examples Spanish: No seas sape y deja de mirar mis mensajes. English: Don't be nosy and stop looking at my messages.
sato
In Puerto Rican slang, 'sato' is used to refer to a street dog or a mixed breed dog. It can also mean something or someone of low quality or value. Examples Spanish: Ese perro es un sato, lo encontré en la calle. English: That dog is a sato, I found him on the street.
se acabó el evento
It's a colloquial expression that literally translates to 'the event is over'. It's often used to indicate that something has ended or is no longer available, or a situation or opportunity is over. Examples Spanish: No quedan más entradas para el concierto, se acabó el evento. English: There are no more tickets for the concert, […]
se acabó el pan de piquito
This phrase is used to indicate that a period of ease, comfort, or advantage has ended. It literally translates to 'the bread of the beak is over', but is used metaphorically to say 'the good times are over'. Examples Spanish: Ya no podemos seguir gastando dinero sin pensar, se acabó el pan de piquito. English: […]
se acabó lo que se daba
A phrase used to express that something that was being given or offered has come to an end or finished. It can also be used to indicate that a situation or period has ended. Examples Spanish: Ya no hay más bebidas, se acabó lo que se daba. English: There are no more drinks, what was […]
se aguó la fiesta
A phrase used when something goes wrong or spoils the fun. It literally translates to 'the party got watered down'. Examples Spanish: Estábamos pasándolo genial en la playa, pero se aguó la fiesta cuando empezó a llover. English: We were having a great time at the beach, but the party got watered down when it […]
se cree la reina del Timbeque
A Spanish slang term used to describe someone who thinks too highly of themselves or believes they are superior to others. The phrase literally translates to 'she thinks she's the queen of the beat', where 'Timbeque' is a rhythmic beat in music. Examples Spanish: Ella siempre se cree la reina del Timbeque, nunca escucha a […]
se cree que tiene el gato por el rabo
This phrase is used to describe someone who is overly confident or someone who thinks they're better than everyone else. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre gana en el poker, se cree que tiene el gato por el rabo. English: Juan always wins at poker, he thinks he's the cat's whiskers.
sé de la pata de que cojea
This Spanish slang phrase literally translates to 'I know the leg he/she limps with.' It means that you know someone's weakness, hidden intentions, or the truth about their character. Examples Spanish: No te preocupes, sé de la pata que cojea y no me va a engañar. English: Don't worry, I know the leg he/she limps […]
se deja comer
A phrase used to describe someone who is easy to win over, manipulate or influence. It is often used in a romantic context to refer to someone who falls in love easily or is easily seduced. Examples Spanish: Juan se deja comer por las palabras lindas, siempre cae en las redes de las chicas manipuladoras. […]
se están casando las brujas
This is a popular phrase in Spanish-speaking countries, used to comment on a situation when it's raining while the sun is shining. Its literal translation is 'the witches are getting married.' Examples Spanish: Mira, está lloviendo pero también está el sol. Parece que se están casando las brujas. English: Look, it's raining but the sun […]
se formó un arroz con pollo
This phrase is a Cuban slang term used to describe a situation that has become complicated or messy. It's similar to the English expressions 'a can of worms' or 'a hot mess'. Examples Spanish: Cuando llegó la policía a la fiesta, se formó un arroz con pollo. English: When the police arrived at the party, […]
se fue ajuste
The phrase 'se fue ajuste' is Spanish slang that is commonly used in Latin America and it translates to 'it was a close call' or 'it just made it'. It is often used to express a situation where someone or something barely succeeded or just managed to work out. Examples Spanish: El autobús casi se […]