Alpha Males S02E04: Spanish study pack

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a muertetotally committed; one hundred percent; to the death

colloquial

Used to express total, unquestioning support or dedication to something or someone.

Yo estoy a muerte con este proyecto, aunque sea duro.I'm totally committed to this project, even if it's tough.

grupisgroupies; devoted fans

colloquial

Borrowed and adapted from English 'groupies'. Used humorously here to describe people who follow someone's ideas or persona with great enthusiasm.

Los grupis del cantante esperaron horas para sacarle una foto.The singer's groupies waited hours to get a photo with him.

petarlato be killing it; to be hugely successful

colloquial

Also heard as 'estar petándolo'. Refers to someone or something that is performing extremely well or gaining massive popularity.

Esa serie nueva la está petando en todo el país.That new series is killing it all over the country.

montárselo biento have things nicely worked out; to have set oneself up well

colloquial

Refers to someone who has cleverly or successfully arranged their life or business situation. Often said with a mix of admiration and envy.

Con esa tienda online se lo ha montado muy bien, vende sin salir de casa.With that online shop he's really set himself up well, he sells without leaving home.

engorilarseto get angry; to blow up; to lose one's temper

colloquial

Vivid colloquial expression suggesting someone becomes aggressive or furious like a gorilla. Common in informal conversation.

El jefe se engorilló cuando vio que nadie había terminado el informe.The boss blew up when he saw nobody had finished the report.

que te den por culogo f*** yourself; get lost (very strong)

vulgar

Very strong dismissive expression. Used in moments of intense frustration or anger. Stronger than 'a tomar por saco'.

Cuando se cansó de las críticas, les dijo que les dieran por culo a todos.When she got tired of the criticism, she told them all to go f*** themselves.

fataletereally badly; feeling rough; in a bad way

colloquial

An emphatic colloquial form of 'fatal'. The -ete suffix adds expressiveness and is typical of informal speech.

Después de esa noche sin dormir, estoy fatalete.After that sleepless night, I'm feeling really rough.

rayadoparanoid; obsessive; wound up about something

colloquial

Describes someone who is excessively fixated on something or is acting irrationally anxious or suspicious about it.

Está muy rayado con el tema del dinero últimamente.He's been really wound up about the money situation lately.

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