Colloquial Expressions in Spanish

Colloquial Expressions in Spanish: Meaning and Examples

Learning colloquial expressions is a crucial part of mastering Spanish. It not only improves your fluency but also helps you understand the nuances of Spanish in informal contexts. In this article, we explore some of the most common expressions, their meanings, and practical examples.

Poner los cuernos

• Meaning: To be unfaithful to a partner.

• Example:
  “Descubrió que le ponía los cuernos con su mejor amigo.”
  “He found out she was cheating on him with his best friend.”

Montar un pollo

• Meaning: To cause a scene or an argument.

• Example:
  “Montó un pollo en la reunión porque no le habían avisado.”
  “He caused a scene in the meeting because they hadn’t informed him.”

Tener mucho morro / tener mucha cara

• Meaning: To be shameless or brazen.

• Example:
  “Tiene mucho morro/ mucha cara al pedir otro día libre en el trabajo.”
  “He’s got a lot of nerve asking for another day off.”

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