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Examples of Spanish Colloquial Expressions
Spanish Expressions
Capillita
(Religious (person))
(Religious (person))
Batiburrillo
(A mix of different ages of kids in a camp setting)
(A mix of different ages of kids in a camp setting)
Yo he dormido como un liron.
(I slept very well and didn't move a bit.)
(I slept very well and didn't move a bit.)
English Expressions
This phrase originated from a tango song with the lyrics "Ay pepe mio, ay pepe mio ven pa´ca, Que no me hagas mas sufrir, Que ni tampoco mas llorar…" The expression can be used to express sudden emotion related to a person. The equivalent might be "oh mama!"
(Ay Pepe mio)
(Ay Pepe mio)
Entering the room and taking control. Steal the crowd.
(El puto amo)
(El puto amo)
Do something fast (literally do something in 0.2)
(Hacer algo "en cero coma dos")
(Hacer algo "en cero coma dos")