What are some fun Spanish words?

What are some fun Spanish words?

20 Fun Spanish Words You Need to Know

• Mae (Costa Rica), Chamo (Venezuela), Tío (Spain), Quillo/quilla (Andalusia)
• El de la vergüenza (Spain)
• La sobremesa (Spain)
• El lampiño (Latin America)
• La vergüenza ajena (Latin America)
• Friolero/caluroso (Spain and Latin America)

What are the weirdest Spanish words?

1 – (el) duende First, el duende is a generic term for “goblin” or “gnome” or “wood spirit”. In this sense, the more Germanic legends of gnomes and goblins become linked to el duende, as does the Irish “leprechaun”. In other situations, el duende can refer to something like a “poltergeist”.

What are some slang words in Spanish?

The 10 Best Slang Expressions In Spanish

1. Mucha mierda. Meaning: break a leg.
2. Ponerse las pilas. Meaning: get cracking; put one’s skates on.
3. Hablar por los codos. Meaning: to be a chatterbox.
4. Estar piripi. Meaning: to be tipsy.
5. Echar una mano.
6. Dejar plantado / dar plantón.
7. En un abrir y cerrar de ojos.
8. Llueve sobre mojado.

What is the funniest sounding word?

‘Cattywampus’ and Other Funny-Sounding Words

• Cattywampus. Definition – askew, awry, kitty-corner.
• Bumfuzzle. Definition – confuse; perplex; fluster.
• Gardyloo.
• Taradiddle.
• Billingsgate.
• Snickersnee.
• Widdershins.
• Collywobbles.

How do you express excitement in Spanish?

¡Toma! This expression, which is the command form of the verb tomar (to take), expresses excitement, happiness or triumph. It’s the Spanish equivalent to the English exclamations “Yes!” or “Oh yeah!” Shout ¡Toma!

Are there any untranslatable English words?

Untranslatable Words in The English Language

• Auto Tune. No, this doesn’t refer to something automatically tuning up a piece of machinery.
• Hyggelig And Koselig (Scandinavian)
• Radar.
• Googly.
• Treppenwitz (German)
• Tennis.
• Conclusion.

Is Mamon a bad word?

Mamón can also be used to describe a person that’s behaving like a dumb-ass or idiot.

What is a Cattywampus?

Definition – askew, awry, kitty-corner. Cattywampus is a variant of catawampus, another example of grand 19th century American slang. In addition to “askew” catawampus may refer to “an imaginary fierce wild animal,” or may mean “savage, destructive.”

What is a funny word used in Spanish?

Besides being very specific, the word lampiño is a very funny-sounding word in Spanish. It is used to talk about people who don’t have any body hair, including facial hair. This word is commonly used in Latin America.

What are some good Spanish phrases to know?

26 Funny Spanish Phrases You’ll Hear From A Native Speaker. 1 1. No saber ni papa de algo. Literal translation: Not knowing a potato about something. 2 2. Tirar/Botar la casa por la ventana. 3 3. Ponerse las pilas. 4 4. Hablando del Rey de Roma…. 5 5. Ser pan comido.

Are there any jokes in Spanish that make you laugh?

In every language, there are always inside jokes, a play on words, and funny phrases that can make you laugh—or at least everyone around you if you’re the object of everyone’s laughter. Spanish is no different. In fact, it’s one of the languages that can have you laughing the most.

What are some fun things to do with Spanish students?

Move the chairs, put out a few lamps, play some music in the background and bring in snacks and drinks. (One student can even be the bartender.) Tell students they just have to imagine being themselves (or someone else, why not?), hang out and chat. There is just one rule, of course: They can only speak in Spanish.