Alpha Males S02E08: Spanish study pack

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cabrónbastard; also used as affectionate insult between friends

vulgar

Tone depends entirely on context and intonation. Between close friends it can be warmly affectionate; in an argument it is genuinely insulting. One of the most tonally ambiguous vulgar words in everyday speech.

¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte, cabrón! Te echaba de menos.Long time no see, you bastard! I've missed you.

estar cagadoto be scared stiff, to be shitting oneself

vulgar

Literally 'to have shat oneself'. Used to describe intense fear or anxiety. Very common in informal speech.

Estaba cagado antes de subir al escenario por primera vez.He was scared stiff before going on stage for the first time.

fliparto be amazed, to be gobsmacked; to freak out

colloquial

Very common in everyday Castilian speech, particularly among younger adults. Can express positive amazement, disbelief, or exasperation depending on context.

Flipo con lo cara que se ha puesto la fruta últimamente.I can't believe how expensive fruit has got lately.

putearto mess someone around, to screw someone over

vulgar

Derived from 'puta'. Means to treat someone badly, sabotage them, or make their life difficult. Very frequent in informal complaints.

Le putean constantemente en el trabajo y nunca dice nada.They constantly mess him around at work and he never says anything.

no jodasno way, you're kidding me

vulgar

Exclamation of surprise or disbelief. One of the most frequently heard reaction phrases in informal speech. Can also express mild indignation.

¿No jodas, ya han subido otra vez el precio del abono de transporte?No way, have they put up the travel card price again?

despechadobitter after rejection, scorned

colloquial

Specifically describes the emotional state of someone who is resentful after being dumped or rejected. Not interchangeable with simply 'sad'.

Después de la ruptura estuvo semanas despechado y sin ganas de salir.After the break-up he spent weeks bitter and not wanting to go out.

finiquitadofinished off, settled, done and dusted

colloquial

From 'finiquito' (the final payment given to an employee on termination). Used informally to mean a matter has been completely resolved or closed.

El asunto está finiquitado; no hace falta que le demos más vueltas.The matter is done and dusted; there is no need to keep going over it.

guarrearto get up to dirty/sexual things, to mess around sexually

vulgar

Derived from 'guarro' (dirty, filthy). Used informally to refer to sexual activity, often with a tone of disapproval or teasing.

Sus amigos se rieron cuando se enteraron de que había salido a guarrear.His friends laughed when they found out he had gone out to fool around.

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