This slang phrase is used to express someone's lack of skill or aptitude for something. The direct translation is 'to be dry for', but in usage, it means 'to be bad at'. Examples Spanish: Estoy seco para el fútbol, nunca puedo hacer un gol. English: I'm bad at football, I can never score a goal.

A slang phrase that literally translates to 'virgin lungs'. It is used to describe someone who has never smoked before. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer que nunca hayas fumado, ¡tienes pulmones virgenes! English: I can't believe you've never smoked, you have virgin lungs!

A Chilean slang term that translates to 'pure steak', used to describe something or someone that is high quality, top-notch, or exceptional. Examples Spanish: Esa fiesta anoche fue puro filete, nunca había disfrutado tanto. English: That party last night was pure steak, I've never enjoyed so much.

A colloquial phrase used in some Latin American countries, meaning 'someone has changed a lot, usually in a negative way' or 'someone has forgotten their roots'. Examples Spanish: ¿Has visto a Juan? Se ha vuelto tan arrogante, que salto lejo el mani. English: Have you seen Juan? He has become so arrogant, he's really changed.

A Spanish phrase literally translated as 'to fit like a monkey's vest', used to describe a situation, plan, or outcome that does not fit or work well, or does not meet expectations; similar to 'square peg in a round hole' in English. Examples Spanish: Intenté hacer la tarea de matemáticas, pero quedó como chaleco de […]

A Chilean slang term used to denote a situation that has become a complete mess or chaos. It is often used when a situation has gotten out of control. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta, quedó la embarrada en mi casa. English: After the party, my house was a complete mess.

A Chilean Spanish slang phrase used to describe a situation where someone is left confused, bewildered, or unsure about what just happened. Examples Spanish: Después de la pelea, él se quedó marcando ocupado, sin entender lo que pasó. English: After the fight, he was left marking busy, not understanding what happened.

This phrase is used when someone is left waiting or expecting something that never happens. It's similar to the English phrase 'left holding the bag'. Examples Spanish: Juan tenía todo listo para la fiesta, pero sus amigos nunca llegaron. Se quedó con los crespos hechos. English: Juan had everything ready for the party, but his […]

A phrase used to describe a situation, task, or item that is too much or too difficult for someone to handle; literally translates as 'to stay big'. Examples Spanish: Este trabajo me queda grande, no tengo los conocimientos necesarios. English: This job is too much for me, I don't have the necessary knowledge.

This Chilean slang phrase literally translates to 'remove the butt from the syringe'. It is used to describe avoiding or escaping from a difficult or complex situation. Examples Spanish: Cuando las cosas se pusieron difíciles en la reunión, Juan le quitó el poto a la jeringa y se fue. English: When things got tough in […]

An idiomatic expression in Spanish used to describe something insignificant, unimportant, or barely noticeable. Examples Spanish: Para él, mis opiniones son como una raya en el agua. English: For him, my opinions are like a line in the water.

A Spanish slang phrase that literally translates to 'scratch the paint.' It is used to refer to someone getting upset, worried, or obsessive over something. Examples Spanish: No te rayes la pintura por eso, no es tan importante. English: Don't get so upset about that, it's not that important.

This phrase is not common slang in Spanish. It appears to be a literal translation of 'claim for the little finger', but it doesn't have a specific idiomatic meaning in Spanish language. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

This slang phrase is not standard Spanish and may not be universally understood. It appears to be a humorous or creative phrase, not a common slang term. 'Resbalín de piojos' literally translates to 'lice slide', but without more context, it's hard to infer a specific meaning. Examples Spanish: Ejemplo: Dado que 'resbalín de piojos' no […]

The literal translation of 'ropa tendida' is 'hanging clothes', but in Spanish slang, it is used to refer to a private or sensitive matter, something that should not be discussed in public. Examples Spanish: No hablemos de eso aquí, ese es ropa tendida. English: Let's not talk about that here, that's a private matter.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone knows something very well, as if they had learned it from a book. It implies deep knowledge or familiarity with a subject. Examples Spanish: Juan se sabe todas las reglas del fútbol por libro. English: Juan knows all the rules of football by heart, as if he […]

The phrase 'sacar el jugo' literally translates to 'to squeeze the juice,' but in Spanish slang, it means 'to take full advantage of' or 'to get the most out of' someone or something. Examples Spanish: Mi jefe siempre trata de sacarme el jugo trabajando horas extra sin pagarme. English: My boss always tries to take […]

A Chilean Spanish slang term that means to beat someone up or to work extremely hard. Examples Spanish: Si no te callas, te voy a sacar la cresta. English: If you don't shut up, I'm going to beat you up.

A term used in Latin America, especially in Chile and Peru, to describe the act of cheating on a partner. Examples Spanish: María sospecha que su esposo le está sacando la vuelta. English: Maria suspects that her husband is cheating on her.

A Chilean slang term used to mean 'to make a mistake' or 'to screw up'. It originates from the Chilean grading system, where seven is the highest grade and one is the lowest. Examples Spanish: Me saqué un siete al olvidar el cumpleaños de mi madre. English: I screwed up by forgetting my mother's birthday.