In Spanish slang, 'submarino' literally translates to 'submarine', but it can also refer to a type of hot drink, usually hot chocolate or coffee, served with a separate shot of milk. Examples Spanish: ¿Me pasas el submarino, por favor? Está un poco frío fuera y necesito algo caliente para calentarme. English: Can you pass me […]
suche
A Salvadoran slang term used to refer to a person who is a freeloader or takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything back. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, él es un suche que siempre come y bebe sin contribuir con nada. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he is […]
sucucho
A small, modest, or poor quality house or room Examples Spanish: Vivía en un sucucho que apenas tenía lo básico para sobrevivir. English: He lived in a sucucho that barely had the basics to survive.
super
An intensifier that can mean 'very', 'really', or 'extra'. It is used to emphasize or exaggerate the meaning of the adjective or adverb it is modifying. Examples Spanish: Estoy súper emocionado para la fiesta esta noche. English: I'm super excited for the party tonight.
supermam
A term used to describe a mom who does everything, excelling in all aspects of child rearing, household management and professional life. Similar to the English term 'supermom'. Examples Spanish: Mi madre trabaja, cocina, limpia y todavía tiene tiempo para ayudarme con mis tareas. Ella es una supermam. English: My mother works, cooks, cleans and […]
superman
In Spanish slang, 'superman' is often used to refer to a person who is exceptionally strong or capable, much like the superhero character Superman. Examples Spanish: Eres un superman, siempre resolviendo todos los problemas que surgen. English: You're a superman, always solving all the problems that come up.
taca-taca
A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, mainly Chile, to refer to a table football game, also known as foosball. Examples Spanish: Vamos a jugar un partido de taca-taca en el bar. English: Let's play a game of foosball at the bar.
taco
In colloquial Spanish, apart from referring to the famous Mexican dish, 'taco' is also used to refer to a curse word or a strong language. Examples Spanish: Evita usar tacos cuando estás en una conversación formal. English: Avoid using curse words when you're in a formal conversation.
taco de goma
A phrase used in Spain to refer to a small piece of eraser. It's often used in academic or school contexts. Examples Spanish: Necesito un taco de goma para borrar este error en mi dibujo. English: I need a small eraser to correct this mistake in my drawing.
taimarse
A word used in some Spanish-speaking regions to describe the act of becoming shy, embarrassed, or unwilling to participate in a social situation. Examples Spanish: Cuando su madre le pidió que cantara frente a los invitados, se taimó. English: When his mother asked him to sing in front of the guests, he got shy.
talla
también es cueca
taquilla
tarjeta BIP
A slang term used in Chile referring to the rechargeable card used for public transportation, including buses and the metro. Examples Spanish: Necesito cargar mi tarjeta BIP para poder tomar el metro. English: I need to top up my BIP card to be able to take the metro.
tarro
In Spanish slang, 'tarro' is often used to refer to a person's head or their ability to remember things. It can also colloquially refer to a large beer mug. Examples Spanish: 1. ¡Usa tu tarro para recordar donde dejaste las llaves! 2. Vamos a la cantina a tomar un tarro. English: 1. Use your head […]
tarro con piedras
This is not a common slang term in Spanish. However, in a literal sense, 'tarro con piedras' translates to 'jar with stones'. It could potentially be used in a metaphorical context to refer to a person who is hard-headed or stubborn, but this is not a widely recognized or used phrase. Examples Spanish: No es […]
tata
A term of endearment usually used to refer to a grandfather or an elderly man. Examples Spanish: Mi tata siempre cuenta historias de su juventud. English: My grandfather always tells stories about his youth.
tatequieto
A figurative term that refers to a call or demand for someone to stop, often used to discourage certain unwanted or incorrect behavior. It can also be used to refer to a punishment or reprimand given as a consequence for certain actions. Examples Spanish: Después de tantas travesuras, su madre le dio un tatequieto que […]
tato
A colloquial term used in Spain, primarily in Madrid, that is often used in informal contexts to say 'okay' or 'alright'. It is a shorthand version of 'está todo' which means 'everything's fine'. Examples Spanish: ¿Vamos a la fiesta esta noche? ¡Tato! English: Are we going to the party tonight? Alright!
taza
In Spanish slang, 'taza' typically refers to a cup or mug. However, in some contexts, it may also be used to refer to someone's head or mind. Examples Spanish: 1. Me puedes pasar la taza de café? 2. Le dio un golpe en la taza. English: 1. Can you pass me the coffee cup? 2. […]
te caché
An expression used when someone realizes or catches someone doing something. It's similar to 'I caught you' or 'I got you' in English. Examples Spanish: Te caché robando las galletas de la cocina. English: I caught you stealing cookies from the kitchen.
te la hicieron
The slang term 'te la hicieron' is colloquially used in Spanish-speaking countries and can be translated to mean 'they did it to you'. It is often used to indicate that someone was tricked, fooled, or taken advantage of. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer que te vendieron un coche roto. ¡Te la hicieron! English: I can't […]
te pasaste
A phrase used to express that someone has exceeded expectations, gone too far, or done something extraordinary or unacceptable. It depends on the context. Examples Spanish: ¡Te pasaste con la comida, está deliciosa! English: You outdid yourself with the food, it's delicious!
teca
A colloquial term used predominantly in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It refers to a person's house or home. Examples Spanish: Vamos a mi teca para ver la película. English: Let's go to my house to watch the movie.
techeca
A Spanish slang term commonly used in Mexico and Central America, 'techeca' is used to refer to one's house or home. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer la fiesta en mi techeca esta noche. English: We are going to throw the party at my house tonight.
tela
In Spanish slang, 'tela' is used to denote a lot or a big amount of something. It can also refer to a situation or person being complicated or difficult. Examples Spanish: Tengo tela de trabajo hoy. English: I have a lot of work today.
tellebi
The term 'tellebi' doesn't seem to align with a recognized form of Spanish slang. It's possible it could be a misspelling or a regional slang term from a specific Spanish-speaking region that's not widely known. Examples Spanish: No puedo proporcionar un ejemplo en español ya que 'tellebi' no es una palabra reconocida en el argot […]
tener cecilia
A Spanish slang term predominantly used in Spain, 'tener cecilia' is an informal way to express that someone has bad luck or is constantly facing mishaps. Examples Spanish: Siempre pierde sus llaves, debe tener cecilia. English: He always loses his keys, he must have bad luck.
tener el diente largo
This Spanish slang phrase is used to express a strong desire or craving for something. It's equivalent to the English saying 'to have a long tooth for something'. Examples Spanish: Juan tiene el diente largo por ese coche deportivo. English: Juan has a strong desire for that sports car.
tener los dedos crespos
It is a Colombian slang phrase that means 'to be lucky' or 'to have good fortune'. The literal translation is 'to have curly fingers'. Examples Spanish: Ganó la lotería, realmente tiene los dedos crespos. English: He won the lottery, he really has curly fingers (he's really lucky).