Death Inc. S02E06: Spanish study pack

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coñoexclamation of frustration or strong surprise, roughly 'for f***'s sake', 'bloody hell', 'what the hell'

vulgar

A very high-frequency expletive used for emotional emphasis. Far less shocking in casual conversation than the literal meaning suggests.

¡Coño, no me digas que has perdido las llaves otra vez!For f***'s sake, don't tell me you've lost the keys again!

botellónan outdoor gathering, usually of young people, where everyone brings their own alcohol to drink in a public space

colloquial

A well-established social practice and the word for it. Not derivable from 'botella' (bottle) alone because it refers specifically to this organised outdoor drinking culture, not just a big bottle.

Los viernes por la noche el parque se llena de jóvenes haciendo botellón.On Friday nights the park fills up with young people doing botellón.

hacer la graciato pull a prank, to do something cheeky or mischievous thinking it is funny

colloquial

Often used with mild disapproval. The speaker may not find the prank amusing at all, which is part of the irony.

Alguien le hizo la gracia de vaciarle el bolso encima de la mesa.Someone thought it would be funny to empty her bag out on the table.

estar aceleradoto be wired, jittery, or worked up (from adrenaline, nerves, or stimulants)

colloquial

Literally 'accelerated', but used to mean the physical or emotional state of being hyped up, nervous, or unable to calm down. Not directly guessable because English 'accelerated' does not carry this bodily sense.

Tomó demasiado café y llegó a la reunión completamente acelerado.He drank too much coffee and arrived at the meeting completely wired.

a ver silet's hope that, I wonder if (used to express a cautious hope or mild scepticism about something)

colloquial

Literally 'let's see if', but in everyday speech it expresses hopeful anticipation or worried speculation rather than a neutral conditional. Tone determines which reading applies.

A ver si mañana hace buen tiempo y podemos ir a la playa.Let's hope the weather is nice tomorrow so we can go to the beach.

lerdoslow-witted, dim, sluggish (in mind or action)

colloquial

Mildly insulting. Refers to someone who is slow to understand or act, not necessarily stupid in a harsh sense. Can be affectionate in some contexts.

Es un poco lerdo para los ordenadores, pero en todo lo demás es muy hábil.He's a bit slow with computers, but in everything else he's very capable.

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