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Examples of Spanish Colloquial Expressions
Spanish Expressions
Ay Pepe mio
(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!")
(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!")
"Malafollá"
(Unpleasant/annoying person)
(Unpleasant/annoying person)
Cacharritos
(Carnival rides)
(Carnival rides)
English Expressions
To be very hot
(Ir a criar pollos)
(Ir a criar pollos)
A pain in the butt
(Hartible)
(Hartible)
Get it together
(Maricon el ultimo)
(Maricon el ultimo)