Popular Expressions

It is an abbreviation of “Te Quedó Grande”, which is a popular expression in the Spanish language.

Tekis is a term that comes from the Quechua language and means “sound.”

The word “perra” has many different meanings and can function as a noun or an adjective, depending on its usage. In some countries, it can even be used as a verb.

Achilles’ Heel, Talón de Aquiles in Spanish, is an expression that refers to a person’s weakness or vulnerability. This expression is derived from Greek mythology, where Achilles was a very brave and invincible warrior, except for his heel, which was his only weak point.

Careverga is a derogatory word that is formed by the contraction of the words face and verga, which means: the penis. It is said of a person who has similar features to the male sexual organ.

The word Chula coming from the masculine Chulo, which is used as a colloquial adjective to say that a woman or a thing is cute, pretty, graceful, beautiful. It is a term widely used in Mexico.

Pinche is a term used to describe someone or something that is repulsive, despicable or very petty. It is also Leer mas

Puto is a term that refers to promiscuous men and its initial usage referred to homosexuals.

Arengar means to make a public speech, known as an oration, in a solemn and elevated tone, aimed to stir or raise spirits, especially in a military or political context.

The phrase anulo mufa is used by Argentine fans, mostly. It refers to the fact that any person can alter the destiny of any event, in this way, the phrase implies a kind of amulet that serves to decree that you do not want any event and by saying it you have the ability to overthrow what is happening.

mufa is bad luck, misfortune that follows people or animals

This word is used in a common and colloquial way in the Dominican Republic where Dominicans, being so creative and jocular have taken possession of words that have in a formal way a different meaning, but they use it to decorate their conversations, for sample a button.