WORDS, PHRASES & LITTLE DISCOVERIES
A little curiosity.
A little more Spanish.
Follow a word. Find a phrase. Make it yours.
ENVOZ EXPLORE / 01
Start with something useful
me cuesta
I find it difficult. It's hard for me.
tengo ganas de…
I feel like…
jabón
Soap.
oreja
Ear, the outer part.
quedar
To remain. Also, to be located.
fui
I went. Or, I was.
me late
I feel like it. That sounds good to me.
en dos toques
In no time. Very quickly.
de una
Straight away. Without waiting.
me copa
I'm really into it. I love it.
al tiro
Right away.
me da palta
It makes me feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
de ley
For sure. Definitely.
¿qué onda?
What's up? Hi, how's it going?
a mimir
Off to bed, in your cutest sleepy voice. Even adults need a bedtime sign-off.
ni fu ni fa
Not good, not bad. Basically, a tiny shrug in words: meh.
Se tenía que decir y se dijo
Someone had to say it, and now someone has. A dramatic way to present your opinion as the truth everyone was avoiding.
¡Trágame, tierra!
I'm so embarrassed I wish I could disappear. Literally, you're asking the earth to swallow you.
Échale ganas
Give it your best. Keep going, you've got this.
dejar en visto
To read someone's message and leave it unanswered. Read receipt: yes. Reply: nowhere.
Ni modo
Oh well. Nothing to do about it now, so let's move on.
Dar papaya
To make it easy for someone to rob, trick, or take advantage of you. Your unattended phone is practically waving hello.
Ahorita
Right now, in a bit, or possibly never. This little word runs on a flexible clock.
¡No manches!
No way! Are you kidding me? Your reaction when the news deserves a double take.
Qué pereza
Ugh, I can't be bothered. Even thinking about it feels like work.
Qué oso
How embarrassing! A little moment that makes you wish the floor would swallow you.
¡Qué chévere!
How cool! A little burst of enthusiasm for good news, a fun plan, or something you love.
Estar en las nubes
To have your head in the clouds. You're here, but your attention has wandered off.
buena onda
Friendly, easygoing, or just plain cool. For people and things that bring good vibes.
Cada loco con su tema
Everyone has their own thing. Yes, even that friend with twelve favorite kinds of cactus.
Pura vida
Hello, goodbye, thanks, or all good. Two words, a whole social toolkit.
Estar al pie del cañón
To keep showing up and doing your part, even when things get tough. You're still there, ready to help.
Dar en el clavo
To get something exactly right. The perfect guess, comment or gift? Nailed it.
la chamba
Work or a job, with its tie loosened. It can mean your workload or the job you just landed.
¡Órale!
Okay! Wow! Come on! One little word, several jobs.
Me importa un pepino
I couldn't care less. Apparently, a cucumber is the official unit of caring.
Sin querer queriendo
You did it by accident. Well, mostly by accident.
Hablando del rey de Roma (, por la puerta asoma)
Speak of the devil! The person you were just talking about has appeared.
Hacerse el sueco
To pretend you didn't hear or understand so you can dodge something. Suddenly, that request to wash the dishes is a mystery.
Dar la lata
To pester someone or keep bothering them. Think one request, repeated seventeen times.
Meter la pata
To mess up or say something awkward. Your mouth sometimes moves faster than your brain.
No hay mal que por bien no venga
Something good can come out of a bad situation. Today's setback might have a surprise upside.
¿Qué le vamos a hacer?
What can we do? Sometimes all that's left is a shrug.
¡Qué hueva!
Ugh, what a drag! Your motivation has left the chat.
¡Qué va!
“No way!” or “Not at all!” A tiny phrase for waving off a big assumption.
¡Qué bacán!
“How cool!” or “Awesome!” For a great plan, a lovely gift, or a very good surprise.
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