The Memory of Time

Used between peers as a neutral address form. No age or gender judgment implied; it is simply the default informal way to address someone. Frequency is higher in spoken registers than it appears on paper.

Short command meaning 'let's get down to business / stop wasting time'. Often used to close a briefing or motivate a group into action.

'Trifulca' means a brawl or heated clash. The phrase uses oler (to smell) metaphorically, as in English 'smells like trouble'. Signals intuitive anticipation of conflict.

A contracted form of 'hijo de puta'. The archaic-sounding compression can give it a slightly theatrical or period-drama flavour, though in practice it functions identically to the full form.

Literally an imperative form of a vulgar gesture of disbelief; semantically it is a set expression meaning 'can you believe this?' or 'I give up'. Used to vent mild resigned frustration.

'Estar de los nervios' describes someone in a visibly agitated or highly strung state. The article 'los' before 'nervios' is fixed in this phrase.

Literally 'to knock off its hinges'. Used to describe a person or situation that makes someone lose patience or composure entirely. Very common in everyday speech.