When learning Spanish, you may notice that when a preposition is preceding a word, the meaning of this word can be affected. This is the case of donde vs adonde. Even though these words are very...

Definition - Me choca is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that a certain situation, activity or behavior annoys us. It can also be used to express that we don’t like or can’t...

Definition - Ya mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that we’re close to finishing something or express that we’re about to start doing something. It’s also used to express...

There are a lot of cases where you’ll have one word (or several similar ones) in English that actually have multiple words that represent it in Spanish, depending on the context and situations....

Definition - Con permiso is a Spanish expression that means ‘excuse me’. Depending on the context, it could also be translated as ‘If you’ll excuse me’. Although its translation is pretty...

When new Spanish learners see el and él, many may think that these words are and mean the same. However, this is far from the truth. Even though they seem very similar, el and él don’t share the...

Disculpe, Perdón and Lo siento are the Spanish words that we use when we want to say ‘sorry’, ‘pardon’ or ‘excuse me’. However, the fact that these phrases share the same or similar...

Definition - El mero mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use as a synonym of ‘ big boss’. As a result, it could be translated as ‘head honcho’ or ‘top dog’. Additionally, this...

Definition - Depending on the context and the country you’re in, Tronco and its feminine form Tronca have different meanings. In regular Spanish, tronco could be a synonym of ‘core’,...

In Spanish, when talking about non-specific or indeterminate things we use unos or algunos as well as their feminine forms. Since both of these words can be translated as ‘some’, many new Spanish...

Although we use them in similar situations, there's a slight difference between un and uno. Since these words follow different grammatical rules, ‘un’ and ‘uno’ are not interchangeable and,...

What is ‘bronca’ in Spanish? In Spanish, bronca is a slang term that can be used in informal contexts to express that a person has trouble or issues with something or someone. In this context,...

Definition - Morro and its feminine form morra are one of the most robust Mexican slang words. We use it to call a girl or a boy, but we can also use it to express how young they are. Depending on...

Definition -On top of being the direct translation of ‘boss’, in informal Spanish, jefe, jefa and jefes can be used to refer to your parents. Additionally, in some contexts, this word is as a...

Orale is a slang word that Mexicans use as a way to express surprise, admiration, agreement, approval or disappointment. We also use it to urge someone to do something. As a result, it can be...

Most new Spanish speakers assume that ‘seguir’ can only be used as a synonym of ‘to follow’. Although this is the direct translation of this Spanish verb, the truth is that we can use...

When using Mexican slang, you may hear the word Pancho which could be referring to one of the nicknames of ‘Francisco’. However, in other contexts, this word could also be used to express that...

If you’re learning Spanish, you may already know that se is a problematic and confusing little word. The thing is that this pronoun changes its meaning based on the context and the elements you...

When learning Mexican Slang ‘No manches’ is one of the most important phrases that you need to add to your vocabulary. Depending on the context, this slang phrase could mean ‘No way’, ‘Come...

Even though in some instances haber and tener are translated as ‘to have’, these verbs aren’t synonyms and, as a result, we use them with different purposes. Although some of their uses may...

Cuate is another common slang word for young Mexicans. Although it has some other meanings, for young people ‘cuate’ is very popular as a synonym of ‘friend’.  What does ‘Cuate’...

Learning romantic words and phrases in Spanish is a great way to improve your command of the language, but it will also allow you to express your feelings better if your partner is a Spanish speaker....

In Mexico, carnal is a very popular slang word to say ‘friend’, ‘buddy’, ‘pal’ or ‘mate’. In its slang form, it’s also used as a synonym of ‘brother’. However, in standard...

For many new Spanish speakers, ya and todavía, as well as ‘ya no’ and ‘todavía no’, can be very confusing since they not only work together but also follow similar grammar structures....

If you’re living  or spending a lot of time in a Spanish speaking country, at some point you may need to get a haircut. Knowing some basic vocabulary to use with your hairdresser not only is...