In Spanish slang, 'yerna' is used to refer to a son-in-law's mother. It's a colloquial term used in some Latin American countries. Examples Spanish: Mi yerna siempre me prepara el café cuando voy a visitar a mi hijo. English: My son-in-law's mother always prepares coffee for me when I go to visit my son.
yonquiar jonquiar
A colloquial term used to refer to the act of going to the junkyard or searching through junk. This term is typically used in Mexico and some parts of South America. Examples Spanish: Vamos a yonquiar jonquiar este fin de semana para buscar piezas de coche. English: We are going to go junkyarding this weekend […]
yuntas
In Spanish slang, 'yuntas' generally refers to close friends or buddies. It's a colloquial term for companionship or friendship. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la playa con las yuntas este fin de semana. English: We're going to the beach with our buddies this weekend.
zafacón
A term used in Puerto Rico to refer to a garbage can or trash bin. Examples Spanish: Por favor, tira la basura en el zafacón. English: Please, throw the trash in the garbage can.
zángano
A lazy or unproductive person, often used to describe someone who doesn't contribute or work. Examples Spanish: No seas un zángano y ayuda con las tareas de la casa. English: Don't be a drone and help with the house chores.
zapatearse
A colloquial term used in some regions of Latin America, particularly Mexico, meaning to lose self-control, to go crazy or to behave in an outlandish manner. Examples Spanish: Cuando Juan se enteró de la noticia, se zapateó de la alegría. English: When Juan found out the news, he went crazy with joy.
zoruma
A term used to refer to a person's head. It is not widely used and can be considered vulgar in some contexts. Examples Spanish: Me duele la zoruma por tanto pensar. English: My head hurts from thinking so much.
¿y tu abuela, a dónde está?
A Spanish slang phrase used to remind someone who is bragging about their lineage or accomplishments that they also have less impressive aspects in their background. It literally translates to 'And where is your grandmother?' Examples Spanish: Juan siempre habla de su ascendencia noble, así que le pregunté, '¿Y tu abuela, a dónde está?' para […]