An Argentine slang term used to refer to someone who is considered lucky or fortunate. The phrase literally translates to 'to be the son of the soda maker', but it's used idiomatically to suggest that someone is lucky because they have easy access to something, much like the soda maker's son would have easy access […]

A phrase used to describe something or someone that is neither one thing nor the other, unclassifiable, or of no importance. Examples Spanish: Este plan es ni chicha ni limonada, no me convence del todo. English: This plan is neither here nor there, it doesn't fully convince me.

Being very skilled or good at something, especially in a competitive or challenging context. Examples Spanish: Juan es un bala jugando al fútbol. English: Juan is a whiz at playing football.

Being stubborn or hard-headed. Used to describe someone who doesn't listen to others or is very determined to do things their way. Examples Spanish: No importa cuántas veces le digas que está equivocado, sigue insistiendo. Realmente es un cabeza. English: No matter how many times you tell him he's wrong, he keeps insisting. He really […]

A term used to describe someone who is forgetful, distracted or absent-minded. Examples Spanish: Siempre olvida donde pone sus llaves, es un colgado. English: He always forgets where he puts his keys, he is so absent-minded.

Being a person who is generally slow, forgetful, or constantly distracted. Examples Spanish: Siempre olvida dónde deja las llaves, es un colgueti. English: He always forgets where he leaves his keys, he's such a scatterbrain.

The phrase 'ser un despiste' is used to describe someone who is very forgetful or often lost in their own thoughts. It refers to a person who is frequently distracted or absent-minded. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano siempre olvida dónde deja las llaves. Él es un despiste. English: My brother always forgets where he leaves his […]

To be easily manipulated or controlled, often used to refer to someone who allows others to tell them what to do. Examples Spanish: No seas un mandado y toma tus propias decisiones. English: Don't be a pushover and make your own decisions.

To be naive, simple, or a little foolish Examples Spanish: No entiende nada de tecnología, es un nono en estos temas. English: He doesn't understand anything about technology, he is naive on these topics.

Being a trickster or a person who takes advantage of others. The term is often used to describe someone who is cunning or deceptive. Examples Spanish: No confíes en él, es un pirata y puede engañarte. English: Don't trust him, he's a pirate and he might deceive you.

A Spanish slang phrase used to describe someone who is very bad at something, especially sports. It can be literally translated as 'to be a cheese'. Examples Spanish: No me pidas que juegue al fútbol, soy un queso. English: Don't ask me to play football, I'm very bad at it.

The phrase 'ser un tiro al aire' is a Spanish slang term that can be translated as 'to be a shot in the air'. It is often used to describe a situation or decision that is unpredictable, risky, or uncertain, similar to shooting blindly into the air. Examples Spanish: Dejar mi trabajo para comenzar mi […]

A person who is a storyteller or a liar, who often exaggerates or makes up stories to impress others. Examples Spanish: No le creas a Juan, él es un versero. English: Don't believe Juan, he is a storyteller.

Used in Argentina and Chile, 'ser yeta' refers to a person who is believed to bring bad luck or to be jinxed. It's often used when someone has a streak of bad luck or when their presence is associated with unfortunate events. Examples Spanish: No quiero que venga a la fiesta, es muy yeta y […]

A colloquial phrase primarily used in Latin America, 'serruchar el piso' literally translates to 'sawing the floor'. It refers to the act of undermining, betraying, or sabotaging someone, especially in a work or competitive environment. Examples Spanish: Estoy seguro de que Juan me está serruchando el piso para quedarse con mi puesto en la empresa. […]

An expression used to indicate that something will happen or will be done, no matter what. It's equivalent to the English phrase 'whether you like it or not' or 'no matter what'. Examples Spanish: Tienes que terminar tu tarea, sí o sí. English: You have to finish your homework, no matter what.

An Argentine slang phrase used to convey that if one tells you to do something, you should do it without question. It implies trust and adherence to the speaker's instructions. Examples Spanish: Si te digo que es carnaval vos apretá el pomo, necesito que me creas y sigas mis instrucciones. English: If I tell you […]

Used to describe something that went unnoticed or was unremarkable. It literally translates to 'without pain or glory.' Examples Spanish: Su actuación pasó sin pena ni gloria, nadie la recordó. English: Her performance went unnoticed, nobody remembered it.

You're in trouble or you're going to have problems. Commonly used in Argentina. Examples Spanish: Si el profesor descubre que copiaste en el examen, sos boleta. English: If the teacher finds out you cheated on the exam, you're in trouble.

A Spanish expression used to compliment someone for being extraordinary, unique or for doing something exceptionally well. Examples Spanish: Acabas de arreglar mi computadora en un minuto, ¡sos un fenómeno! English: You just fixed my computer in a minute, you're a phenomenon!

A derogatory Argentine slang term used to call someone a piece of shit, indicating strong disapproval or dissatisfaction with their behavior. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer lo que hiciste, sos un sorete. English: I can't believe what you did, you're a piece of shit.

A playful or friendly insult used in Argentina, meaning 'you are a fool' or 'you are silly'. Examples Spanish: 'Vos siempre te olvidás de las llaves, sos un sorongo!' English: 'You always forget your keys, you are a fool!'

A term used in a pejorative or sarcastic way to refer to someone who is clumsy, foolish, or does something silly. Examples Spanish: ¡Ay, sos un sorullo! Te olvidaste las llaves en casa otra vez. English: Oh, you're such a sorullo! You forgot the keys at home again.

A Mexican slang phrase that literally translates to 'raise the tanada'. It is used to suggest turning up the volume of music or increasing the intensity or level of something. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la fiesta y subirle la tanada a la música. English: Let's go to the party and crank up the music.

The term 'tanito castigador' is not common in Spanish slang. It seems to be a combination of words that don't form a recognized slang term. 'Tanito' could be a diminutive form of the name 'Tano' and 'castigador' translates to 'punisher'. It could possibly be a nickname for someone named 'Tano' who is known for being […]

A term used in Argentina to refer to a round swimming pool. It originally referred to a type of round water reservoir for livestock. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la casa de Juan a pasar la tarde, tiene un tanque australiano en el patio trasero. English: Let's go to Juan's house to spend the afternoon, he […]

This phrase literally translates to 'to take an egg', but in slang it means 'to take a long time' or 'to take forever'. It's a casual and colloquial way to express that something is taking or will take a very long time. Examples Spanish: ¿Por qué tardas un huevo en contestar mis mensajes? English: Why […]

A Spanish slang phrase primarily used in Mexico that implies someone has been taken by surprise or caught off guard, typically in an embarrassing or compromising situation. Examples Spanish: Cuando Juan se cayó en la fiesta, todos dijeron que a él 'le cortaron verde'. English: When Juan fell at the party, everyone said he 'was […]

An expression used when someone did something wrong or made a mistake, equivalent to 'you messed up' in English. Examples Spanish: Olvidaste el informe en casa, te piraste mal. English: You forgot the report at home, you messed up.

It's a Chilean slang term used to describe someone who is very attractive and popular, particularly with the opposite sex. It can also refer to someone who has a lot of influence. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es muy popular con las chicas, realmente tiene arrastre. English: That guy is very popular with the girls, he […]