What are some Mexican idioms?
What are some Mexican idioms?
Spanish idioms with food and drinks
| Idiom | Literal translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ser pan comido | To be eaten bread | To be very easy |
| Ponerse de mala leche | To get in bad milk | To get in a bad mood |
| Dar calabazas a alguien | To give pumpkins to someone | To reject someone |
| Ser un melón | To be a melon | To be not very intelligent |
What are 5 Spanish idioms?
15 Common Spanish Idioms for Sounding Like a Native
- Estar hecho un ají
- Lo dijo de labios para fuera.
- Quedarse de piedra.
- Tirar la casa por la ventana.
- No tener pelos en la lengua.
- Estar como una cabra. English: To be a little crazy.
- Ser pan comido. English: To be a piece of cake.
- Tomar el pelo. English: To pull someone’s leg.
What are some Spanish words that are mainly used in Mexico?
11 Mexican Slang Words Only the Locals Know
- Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a ‘pendejo’.
- Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as ‘wey’, means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish.
- Chido & Padre.
- Cabrón.
- Buena Onda.
- La Neta.
- Pinche.
- Crudo.
What are idioms called in Spanish?
Spanish Idioms with Animals
| # | Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tener memoria de pez | To have a bad memory |
| 12 | Ser la oveja negra | To be good for nothing |
| 13 | Ser un gallina | To be a coward |
| 14 | Dar gato por liebre | To trick someone, to rip someone off |
What do Mexican moms say?
Phrases That Latina Moms Say
- Me duele más a mí que a ti (This hurts me more than it hurts you)
- Sana, sana, colita de rana (Heal, heal, froggy tail)
- No se puede comprar la felicidad, pero sí se puede comprar pastelitos (You can’t buy happiness, but you sure can buy cake)