The term 'estar hecho un langa' is a Spanish slang phrase commonly used in Argentina. It is used to describe someone who is clumsy, silly or goofy. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo siempre se tropieza con todo, está hecho un langa. English: My friend always trips over everything, he's such a klutz.

It is a colloquial phrase from Argentina that means to be crazy, out of one's mind, or not thinking clearly. Examples Spanish: Después de trabajar tantas horas seguidas, estoy limado. English: After working so many hours straight, I'm out of my mind.

This Spanish slang phrase is used when someone is going through a streak of bad luck. It literally translates to 'being peed on by cats', but in use it means 'to have bad luck'. Examples Spanish: Perdió su trabajo, su casa se incendió y su novia lo dejó. Realmente parece que está meado por los […]

To be involved or mixed up in something, often with a negative connotation. Examples Spanish: Juan está metido en problemas con la ley. English: Juan is mixed up in troubles with the law.

To feel unwell or to be sick. It's a colloquial term frequently used in Spain. Examples Spanish: No puedo ir a la fiesta, estoy pachucha. English: I can't go to the party, I'm feeling unwell.

In Spanish slang, 'estar paja' is mostly used in Peru and Ecuador and it means being lazy or not willing to do anything. It can also mean that something is cool or awesome Examples Spanish: 1. No quiero salir hoy, estoy paja. 2. Esa película está paja. English: 1. I don't want to go out […]

A phrase used to describe food that is very tasty or delicious. It literally translates to 'to be for sucking your fingers'. Examples Spanish: Este guiso está para chuparse los dedos. English: This stew is finger-licking good.

This phrase is used to say that someone is in a mental or emotional state that they need psychological help. It's equivalent to saying 'needs to lie on the therapist's couch'. Examples Spanish: Después de todo lo que pasó, Juan está para el diván. English: After everything that happened, Juan needs to lie on the […]

This is a colloquial phrase in Spanish used to refer to someone who is slightly overweight. It literally translates to 'being a kilo and two little breads'. Examples Spanish: Después de las vacaciones, estoy un kilo y dos pancitos más pesado. English: After the holidays, I'm a kilo and two little breads heavier.

'Este…' is a Spanish slang term often used as a filler word during a conversation, similar to the English 'uhm', 'so', or 'like'. It is used when someone is thinking about what to say next. Examples Spanish: Este… creo que deberíamos ir al cine esta noche. English: Uhm… I think we should go to the […]

A slang term used to describe a wild or crazy party. It directly translates to 'crazy party' in English, often implying excessive partying, wild behavior or out of control celebration. Examples Spanish: Esta noche vamos a tener una fiesta loca en la casa de Juan. English: Tonight we are going to have a crazy party […]

A secret or unapproved party, usually held without the knowledge of authorities or parents. Examples Spanish: Los adolescentes organizaron una fiesta negra mientras sus padres estaban fuera de la ciudad. English: The teenagers organized a 'fiesta negra' while their parents were out of town.

This is a Spanish slang phrase that means 'to be very steadfast or stable', or 'to not change one's mind'. The literal translation is 'firm as a statue's curl', referring to the unchanging nature of a statue. Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo siempre decía que era 'firme como rulo de estatua' en sus decisiones. English: My […]

A term used to refer to the act of drinking a whole glass of alcohol in one go without stopping. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer un fondo blanco con este tequila. English: Let's down this tequila in one go.

A Spanish slang phrase from Argentina which means to be very rich or to have a lot of money. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre está forrado en guita, compró tres casas en un año. English: That man is loaded with money, he bought three houses in one year.

To make a lot of money, often quickly or easily. Examples Spanish: Si inviertes sabiamente en bienes raíces, puedes forrarte en guita. English: If you invest wisely in real estate, you can make a lot of money.

A colloquial phrase used in Latin America, particularly in Colombia, that means 'to slow down', 'to take it easy', or 'to stop what you're doing'. It's used when someone is going too fast, either literally or metaphorically. Examples Spanish: ¡Oye, frenar el carro! Estás tomando decisiones muy rápidas sin pensar en las consecuencias. English: Hey, […]

An expression used to describe people who are snobbish, pretentious or who act like they are high class and look down on others. Examples Spanish: No me gusta ir a esos restaurantes, siempre están llenos de gente paqueta. English: I don't like going to those restaurants, they're always full of snobbish people.

This phrase is a colloquial way of saying 'to take a turn' or 'to go for a stroll/walk'. It is not commonly used in all Spanish-speaking countries, but can be found in some regional dialects. Examples Spanish: Voy a girar decía dar un yiro por el parque para despejar la mente. English: I'm going to […]

A colloquial phrase from Argentina which can be translated as 'to make a mess' or 'to stir up trouble'. It is often used in situations where someone causes a disruption or creates a chaotic scene. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre hace bardo cuando se emborracha en las fiestas. English: Juan always makes a mess when he […]

This is a colloquial phrase used primarily in Argentina and Chile, which means 'to kill someone' or 'to end someone's life'. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to exaggerate a situation. Examples Spanish: Si no me devuelves mi dinero, te voy a hacer boleta. English: If you don't give me my money back, […]

An Argentine slang phrase which literally means 'to make someone a bag'. It is used to express the idea of beating or destroying someone in a game, competition, or fight. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer bolsa a ese equipo en el partido de mañana. English: We're going to crush that team in tomorrow's match.

To do silly or foolish things, often as a result of lack of experience or knowledge. Examples Spanish: Los niños están en el parque haciendo borregadas. English: The kids are at the park doing silly things.

To mess up, make a mistake, or do something wrong Examples Spanish: ¡Deja de hacer cagadas, tienes que ser más cuidadoso! English: Stop messing up, you need to be more careful!

A phrase that means to trick or deceive someone. It can also be interpreted as to make a fool out of someone. Examples Spanish: No intentes hacer el siete, sé que estás mintiendo. English: Don't try to trick me, I know you're lying.

This phrase is typically used in Argentina and its literal translation is 'to make verse'. However, it's used to refer to the act of deceiving or lying to someone, especially in a charming or persuasive way. Examples Spanish: No te dejes engañar, él solo está tratando de hacer el verso para que le prestes dinero. […]

A Spanish slang term that refers to the act of jogging or running as a form of exercise. Examples Spanish: Voy a hacer footing por el parque después del trabajo. English: I am going to jog in the park after work.

This phrase is not a common slang term in Spanish. Literally translated, it means 'to make the door rotate'. It could be used metaphorically to describe someone who is constantly coming and going. Examples Spanish: Juan hace giratoria la puerta con sus constantes idas y venidas. English: Juan is making the door rotate with his […]

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Mexico, 'hacer huevo' directly translates to 'make egg'. However, in slang, it is used to refer to the act of being lazy, doing nothing, or wasting time. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano siempre está haciendo huevo, nunca ayuda en la casa. English: My brother is always loafing around, he […]

A Spanish slang term, 'hacer la gamba' is used to refer to the act of playing the fool or acting silly in a situation. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer que Pedro siga haciendo la gamba en las reuniones de trabajo. English: I can't believe that Pedro keeps playing the fool in work meetings.