“Language is just not about words but also about a mindset and culture”

Al dele or a trole: Walking

Atracador: A person who charges too much.

Entre broma y broma la verdad, la verdad se asoma: The truth always comes out.

Greña: Unkept hair

Ido (masc.) or Ida(Feminine): Distracked or spaced out.

Leda: Someone’s age

Matasanos: Slang for doctor. Literally means a kiler of healthy people.

Metida de pata: Put one’s foot in his or her mouth or commit an error.

Ostinado/a: Exasperated or angry.

Pollo: a green or inexperienced person.

¡Qué color!: How embarrassing!

Es un plato de babas: All talk or B.S.

Tamaño poco: Means a lot of something.

Tapar el sol con el dedo: Impossible to hide or cover up something