Spanglish Central
¿Como se dice..?
Regional Roots
But what does it really mean?
Cultural Cosas
100

frozado or helado

congelado ---> frozen

100

drought

sequía

100

In Cuba, what does "Aseré qué bolá" mean?

What's up dude?

100

En boca cerrada no entran moscas

it's better to keep quiet to avoid trouble

100

According to Abuelita, grownups should only use this utensil when you flip a tortilla

Your fingers

200

garmentos or playera

prenda ---> garment

200

link

enlace

200

What does bayunco mean in El Salvador?

Silly Person

200

hablar hasta por los codos

to talk a lot (chatterbox)

200

En un vaso, caliente y rico, con mayonesa, quesito y un toque acidito. ¿Que soy?

Esquites

300

sabo or inteligente

conocimiento ---> knowledge

300

manners

modales

300

What does "Tener mala cueva" mean in Chile?

Bad Luck

300

But what does it really mean when your mom says "ya casi nos vamos"?

You are never leaving

300

Cuando reviento, la fiesta se aloca. En un cumpleaños soy la trdición. ¿Qué soy?

Piñata

400

pata or muslo

pierna ---> leg

400

mortgage

hipoteca

400

What does bacán mean in Colombia?

Cool

400

Ponerse las pilas

to get moving, motivated  or focused (literal meaning: put on batteries)

400

What is usually served with guaguas de pan in Ecuador?

Colada Morada

500

casa de luz or lucero

faro ---> lighthouse

500

moth

polilla

500

What is often referred to as "the taste of Peru"?

Inca Kola

500

¡Aguas!

Watch out! (literal meaning: Waters!)

500

What side dish consists of lightly fermented cabbage and other vegetables?

Curtido