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Peruvian Spanish has its unique expressions. Essential phrases include “¿Qué tal?” (How are you?) and “Pata” (Friend/Buddy). A popular saying is “Estar más frío que rodilla de pinguino” (To be colder than a penguin’s knee), describing something very cold. The idiom “Estar misio” means to be broke or have no money.
Spanish from Spain has its distinct flavor. Key phrases include “¿Qué tal?” (How are you?) and “Tío/Tía” (Dude/Chick). A common saying is “A buenas horas, mangas verdes” (At good hours, green sleeves), used when something is done too late. The idiom “Estar como una cabra” (To be like a goat) means to be crazy.
Uruguayan Spanish, or “Rioplatense,” shares features with Argentine Spanish. Learn phrases like “¿Cómo andás?” (How are you doing?) and “Bo” (Hey/Dude). A popular saying is “Ser un testigo de jeff” (To be Jeff’s witness), meaning to be distracted. The idiom “Estar de la cabeza” (To be from the head) means to be crazy.
Bolivian Spanish has its own charm. Learn phrases like “¿Qué tal?” (How are you?) and “Pucha” (Wow/Darn). A common saying is “Hacer humo” (To make smoke), meaning to disappear quickly. The idiom “Estar en el horno” (To be in the oven) is used when something’s going badly.
Chilean Spanish is full of unique expressions. Key phrases include “¿Cachai?” (Do you get it?) and “Wena” (Good/Great). A popular saying is “Más perdido que el Teniente Bello” (More lost than Lieutenant Bello), referring to someone who’s completely lost. The idiom “Ser penca” (To be a cactus leaf) means to be low quality or disappointing.
Colombian Spanish is rich in colorful expressions. Learn phrases like “¿Qué más?” (What’s up?) and “Parcero” (Friend/Buddy). A common saying is “No dar papaya” (Don’t give papaya), meaning don’t make yourself an easy target. The idiom “Echar los perros” (To throw the dogs) means to flirt aggressively.
Costa Rican Spanish, or “Tiquismos,” has its unique flavor. Essential phrases include “Pura vida” (Pure life) used as a greeting or to express contentment, and “Tuanis” (Cool/Great). A popular saying is “Más tico que el gallo pinto” (More Costa Rican than gallo pinto), referring to something quintessentially Costa Rican. The idiom “Jamar” means to understand…
Cuban Spanish is known for its expressiveness. Key phrases include “¿Qué bolá?” (What’s up?) and “Acere” (Buddy/Friend). A common saying is “Estar en la mala” (To be in the bad), meaning to be going through tough times. The idiom “Meter la pata” (To put in the leg) means to make a mistake or blunder.
Dominican Spanish has a vibrant character. Learn phrases like “¿Qué lo que?” (What’s up?) and “Klk” (abbreviation of the former, used in texting). A popular saying is “Estar en un lío” (To be in a mess), indicating trouble. The idiom “Dar una vuela” (To take a turn) means to go for a walk or short…
Ecuadorian Spanish has its unique expressions. Essential phrases include “¿Qué fue?” (What happened?/What’s up?) and “Chévere” (Cool/Great). A common saying is “Hacer vaca” (To make a cow), meaning to collect money for a shared purpose. The idiom “Estar hecho el kiwi” (To be made the kiwi) means to be distracted or absent-minded.