This phrase is used in Argentina and it means to go quickly or to rush. It can also mean to go directly to a place. Examples Spanish: Si queremos llegar a tiempo, tenemos que ir como piña. English: If we want to arrive on time, we have to rush.

A Spanish slang term used to refer to the act of ruining something or failing miserably. It often refers to a situation or a plan that has gone completely wrong. Examples Spanish: Planeamos una sorpresa para su cumpleaños, pero se nos fue al bombo cuando se enteró antes de tiempo. English: We planned a surprise […]

A Spanish slang term used to express frustration or anger, often translated as 'go to hell' or 'get lost'. It can also mean something going drastically wrong. Examples Spanish: ¡Si no te gusta cómo hago las cosas, puedes irte al carajo! English: If you don't like the way I do things, you can go to […]

Irse de mambo is an Argentine slang phrase meaning to overreact or go overboard, often used when someone is exaggerating or overdoing something. Examples Spanish: Cuando su equipo perdió el partido, se fue de mambo con su reacción. English: When his team lost the game, he went overboard with his reaction.

This phrase is often used when someone is going beyond the limit, losing control or exaggerating about something. Examples Spanish: Se fue de rosca discutiendo con el profesor, no había razón para gritar tanto. English: He lost control arguing with the teacher, there was no reason to yell so much.

A euphemism for dying or passing away. Examples Spanish: Después de una larga enfermedad, mi abuelo se fue para el otro lado. English: After a long illness, my grandfather passed away.

A phrase used to express that something or someone is unique, original or one of a kind. Literally translates as 'a jewel, never a taxi'. Examples Spanish: Ese pintor es una joya nunca taxi, nunca he visto un estilo igual. English: That painter is a jewel, never a taxi, I've never seen such a style.

An Argentine slang phrase meaning to make a lot of money or to have a large amount of income. Examples Spanish: Desde que empezó su negocio propio, Juan la está juntando con pala. English: Since he started his own business, Juan is making a lot of money.

A vulgar Argentinian slang phrase used to express frustration, surprise, or anger. Literally it translates to 'the parrot's shell', but it doesn't have a direct translation in English. Examples Spanish: ¡La concha de la lora, otra vez se me olvidaron las llaves! English: Damn it, I forgot my keys again!

An offensive slang term used in many Spanish-speaking countries, generally equivalent to 'your mother's private parts'. It's used to express anger, annoyance or contempt. Examples Spanish: ¡La concha de tu madre, me robaste el dinero! English: Damn you, you stole my money!

An expression used when someone is looking at someone else with affection or interest, often with the implication of romantic feelings. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre la mira con cariño a Maria, creo que está enamorado. English: Juan always looks at Maria affectionately, I think he's in love.

An offensive slang term used to express extreme anger or frustration towards someone. It literally translates to 'the whore that gave birth to you', but is usually understood as a strong insult rather than a literal statement. Examples Spanish: ¡No puedo creer que me hayas mentido, la reputa que te parió! English: I can't believe […]

This term is used to refer to someone who seems a bit crazy or is not thinking clearly. Literally translated, it means 'he/she is missing a player', implying that they aren't playing with a full team in their head. Examples Spanish: No entiendo nada de lo que dice Juan, creo que le falta un jugador. […]

This phrase is a vulgar slang term in Spanish, particularly in Caribbean Spanish. It can be used to express frustration, surprise or disbelief. However, due to its vulgarity, it is not recommended for use in polite or formal conversation. Examples Spanish: ¡Leche de mipalo, no puedo creer que él hizo eso! English: Damn, I can't […]

This Spanish slang term is often used to describe the action of lifting something heavy. However, it can also metaphorically mean to reprimand or scold someone severely. Examples Spanish: Mi mamá me levantó en peso cuando llegué tarde a casa sin avisar. English: My mom scolded me severely when I arrived home late without notice.

A Spanish phrase literally meaning 'the chicken is ready, the hen is plucked'. In slang, it's used to denote that a task is completed or everything is ready. Examples Spanish: Ya terminé de preparar la presentación para mañana. Listo el pollo, pelada la gallina. English: I've finished preparing the presentation for tomorrow. The chicken is […]

To keep track of something, or to pay attention to what someone is saying or doing. Examples Spanish: ¿Puedes llevar el apunte de cuántos invitados confirmaron su asistencia? English: Can you keep track of how many guests have confirmed their attendance?

This phrase literally means 'to take something worn'. However, in slang usage, it is used to describe someone who gets involved in a situation, especially a negative one, unintentionally or without being directly related to it. Examples Spanish: Juan no tenía nada que ver con la pelea, pero se llevó puesto. English: Juan had nothing […]

This is not a commonly used slang phrase in Spanish. It seems to be a combination of the direct object pronouns 'lo' (him/it) and 'la' (her/it). However, without further context, it's hard to provide a precise meaning. Examples Spanish: Depends on the context in which it is used, as it does not represent a specific […]

This Spanish slang phrase is commonly used in Spain and translates to 'I don't care' or 'It doesn't matter to me'. It can be used in informal contexts when someone is indifferent or doesn't care about something. Examples Spanish: ¿Te importa si pongo música? No, lo la tengo ahí, puedes ponerla si quieres. English: Do […]

It is a Spanish slang phrase used to describe someone who is calm, relaxed, or nonchalant, especially in situations where they shouldn't be. Examples Spanish: Después de romper el jarrón de la abuela, él seguía lo más campante. English: After breaking grandma's vase, he remained as nonchalant as ever.

Being calm, relaxed or without worries. Examples Spanish: Después de terminar sus exámenes, Juan está lo más pancho sin preocupaciones. English: After finishing his exams, Juan is as calm as can be without worries.

To tell someone to go away in a rude and aggressive manner, similar to telling someone to 'get lost' or 'go to hell' in English. Examples Spanish: Si no te gusta lo que hago, puedes mandarme al carajo. English: If you don't like what I'm doing, you can tell me to get lost.

It is a phrase used to indicate that someone is being exposed or revealed, usually in a situation where they are being blamed or their secrets are being unveiled. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre me manda al frente cuando llegamos tarde a la escuela. English: Juan always throws me under the bus when we arrive late […]

The phrase 'mandar cualquiera' is a colloquial expression in Spanish, primarily used in Argentina. It is used when someone says or does something that makes no sense or is completely irrelevant. Examples Spanish: Dijo que los elefantes pueden volar, realmente está mandando cualquiera. English: He said that elephants can fly, he's really talking nonsense.

An Argentine phrase meaning to make things up, lie, exaggerate, or speak without knowledge about a topic. Examples Spanish: No sé nada sobre astronomía, así que solo estaba mandando fruta durante toda la conversación. English: I don't know anything about astronomy, so I was just making things up throughout the conversation.

To make a big mistake or blunder. Examples Spanish: Juan se mandó un moco al olvidar la fecha de la boda de su hermana. English: Juan made a big mistake by forgetting his sister's wedding date.

A crude expression that translates to 'eat this'. It is often used to show disrespect or annoyance and can be considered offensive. Examples Spanish: Si no te gusta mi opinión, ¡manyate esta! English: If you don't like my opinion, eat this!

Literally translates to 'more scared than a dog in a boat', it is used to describe someone who is extremely scared or nervous about something. Examples Spanish: Cuando se subió al avión por primera vez, estaba más asustado que perro en bote. English: When he got on the plane for the first time, he was […]

A Spanish slang phrase used to describe a person who is completely lost, confused or disoriented, not knowing what to do or where to go. Literally, it translates to 'more lost than Adam on Mother's Day', implying that since Adam, the first man according to the Bible, didn't have a mother, he would be extremely […]