‘Qué oso’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘qué oso’ literally translates as ‘what (a) bear’, and it’s an EXTREMELY common expression in Mexico used to express embarrassment or awkwardness. But what ON EARTH does …
‘Carnal’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
Did you just get called ‘carnal’ by your Mexican pal and had literally no idea what they were talking about? Well, a quick search in a Spanish dictionary will probably …
‘Chambelán’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
In short – ‘chambelán’ translates as ‘chamberlain’ in English, but it’s also a term used in Mexico and other Latin American countries to refer to a young man who accompanies …
‘Ahorita’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘ahorita’ is the diminutive form of ‘ahora’ (‘now’ in English), and it’s an extremely popular colloquial term in Mexico and other Latin American countries. But how can …
‘Qué padre’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
Picture this: you’re telling your Mexican pal all about your trip to Peru. He replies with an excited ‘¡qué padre!’ … and, well, your Spanish is pretty good, so you’re …
‘Ni modo’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘ni modo’ is a colloquial expression used to express resignation, indifference AND disappointment in Mexico and Central America … but did you know that it can also …