December 9, 2007

Sale

Pronunciation: SA-lay

Meaning: That’s fine/cool; I agree; sure.

Example: Q: ¿Quiéres acompañarme al cine? Yo invito. (“Want to go to the movies? My treat.”)
A: ¡Sale! (“Sure!”)

December 10, 2007

La campana no va a Misa, pero avisa.

Literal Meaning: The bell doesn’t go o Mass, but it advises [us to do so].

Meaning: Do as I say, not as I do.

December 11, 2007

Pinche

Meaning: Damn or darn - Mild swear word

Example: ¡Calla la pinche boca! (“Shut your damn mouth!”)
¡Pinches gringos! (“Those darn gringos!”)

December 12, 2007

Luego luego

Meaning: Right away

As in any language, some expressions don’t seem to make sense, but nonetheless they convey a precise meaning to native speakers. For example, the Spanish word “luego” means “later

Example: Te hablo luego luego. (“I’ll call/speak to you right away.”)
Tengo que irme luego luego. (“I have to leave right away.”)

December 13, 2007

A todo dar

Meaning: Far out; fabulous; great

Example: ¡Ese vato es a todo dar! (“That guy is great!”)
¡Esa película fue a todo dar! (“That was a fabulous movie!”)

December 14, 2007

Más vale sola que mal acompañada.

Meaning: You’re better off alone than with a bad companion.

Traditionally said about women, it can be said just as well about a man, in which case the saying would be: Más vale solo que mal acompañado.

December 15, 2007

Chingón

Meaning: Awesome

Example: Tu nueva cocina se ve chingón! (“Your new kitchen looks awesome!)