Spanglish Central
frozado or helado
congelado ---> frozen
drought
sequía
In Cuba, what does "Aseré qué bolá" mean?
What's up dude?
En boca cerrada no entran moscas
it's better to keep quiet to avoid trouble
According to Abuelita, grownups should only use this utensil when you flip a tortilla
Your fingers
garmentos or playera
prenda ---> garment
link
enlace
What does bayunco mean in El Salvador?
Silly Person
hablar hasta por los codos
to talk a lot (chatterbox)
En un vaso, caliente y rico, con mayonesa, quesito y un toque acidito. ¿Que soy?
Esquites
sabo or inteligente
conocimiento ---> knowledge
manners
modales
What does "Tener mala cueva" mean in Chile?
Bad Luck
But what does it really mean when your mom says "ya casi nos vamos"?
You are never leaving
Cuando reviento, la fiesta se aloca. En un cumpleaños soy la trdición. ¿Qué soy?
Piñata
pata or muslo
pierna ---> leg
mortgage
hipoteca
What does bacán mean in Colombia?
Cool
Ponerse las pilas
to get moving, motivated or focused (literal meaning: put on batteries)
What is usually served with guaguas de pan in Ecuador?
Colada Morada
casa de luz or lucero
faro ---> lighthouse
moth
polilla
What is often referred to as "the taste of Peru"?
Inca Kola
¡Aguas!
Watch out! (literal meaning: Waters!)
What side dish consists of lightly fermented cabbage and other vegetables?
Curtido