Grade 4 Spanish January
The Spanish vocabulary for January is all about bringing some fun to learning Spanish.
We have compiled a list of some great Spanish expressions and sayings that are sure to get people laughing as they try to use them in everyday conversations. Baffle other students with your knowledge of these expressions.
These Spanish expressions are not universal so you find that even some native Spanish speakers won't know what the expression or saying means. Certain regions or countries may understand all of them however.
Teachers are permitted to download and print multiple copies of the PDF files for non-commercial use in their classrooms.
Fun Spanish Expressions
| Fun Spanish Expressions | |
|---|---|
| Afilar tijeras | To gossip |
| Amistar | To blush, be embarrassed |
| A tuto | To carry on ones back |
| Babosadas | Lies, unlikely |
| Barajo | Return the insult |
| Bolo | A drunk |
| Bote | Prison |
| Hacer la cacha | Try to do it |
| Cachimbazo | A strong hit or punch |
| Canícula | Hot time of the year |
| Canillón | A person with long legs |
| Catracho(a) | Honduran |
| ¡Como no chón! | Sarcastic agreement |
| Cuaches | Twins |
| Chapín(a) | Guatemalan |
| Chillón | Cry baby |
| Chirís | Child (usually badly behaved) |
| ¡A la gran chucha! | Expression similar to incredible |
| Chucho | A common dog or a greedy person |
| Chupar | To drink alcohol |
| De plano | Of course |
| ¿De veras? | Really? |
| Guanaco(a) | Salvadoran |
| Guapo(a) | Handsome, attractive |
| Harina de otro costal | One is not part of the group |
| Jalando la carreta | Working |
| La mitad de mi naranja | My better half (spouse) |
| Len | One cent |
| Mango | A stunning man or women |
| Meter la pata | Put your foot in your mouth |
| Meterse a camisa de once varas | Get into a difficult situation |
| Mucha | To refer to a group of friends |
| Nagüilón | Coward |
| Ni chicha ni limonada | Not one or the other |
| Pisto | Money |
| Pura lata | One who acts wrong or not nicely |
| Sacar canas verdes | Actions give one grey hair |
| Su llavero | Girlfriend or boyfriend small in stature |
| Tico(a) | Costa Rican |
