10 Incredibly Useful Ways to Respond to ‘Buenas noches’
‘Buenas noches’ is a versatile one! You might find yourself on the receiving end of a friendly ‘buenas noches’ when you’re meeting a friend early in the evening, when out …
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‘No bueno’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘not good’ AND ‘no good’ both literally translate as ‘no bueno’ in Spanish. However, this is NOT a grammatically correct phrase, so tread carefully! If you wanna …
‘Chiquita’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘chiquita’ is the diminutive form of ‘chica’ and translates to ‘short’, ‘small’ or ‘girl’ in English. It’s also a colloquial expression, so it’s meanings can vary greatly …
‘Choncho’– Meaning in Mexican Slang
In short – ‘choncho’ is Mexican slang for ‘chubby’ or ‘bulky’. It’s basically just an abbreviation of ‘rechoncho’, which is a more “official” (i.e., listed by the RAE!) way of …
‘Chamba’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘chamba’ is an extremely common word in Mexican Spanish; it’s used mainly as a synonym of the English word ‘work’, but can also refer to a job, …
7 Super Useful Ways to Respond to ‘Buen provecho’ in Spanish
Planning on visiting Latin America? Well, you’re in for a veritable culinary treat! But aside from the spices and new flavors, there’s something else that might throw you slightly off …