The Sale

Literally 'dish from the second table', meaning someone who is not the first choice and knows it. Often used in romantic or social contexts to express wounded pride.

Common metaphor drawn from high-jump athletics. Used to say someone has established a standard that is hard for others to match.

A set phrase acknowledging that something deserves recognition even if the speaker may not be particularly fond of the person or situation.

A slightly elevated or period-appropriate expression. 'Posibles' used as a noun (in the plural) means financial means or resources; the phrase marks someone as affluent.

A mildly dismissive word for any liquid preparation, medicine, or cream the speaker views as ineffective or unpleasant. Slightly humorous in tone.

A Catholic invocation repurposed as a general exclamation of shock, surprise, or mild outrage. Common in everyday speech, especially among older generations, without necessarily carrying religious weight in context.

Used metaphorically to describe a person, usually a woman in traditional contexts, who traps others through charm or manipulation. The phrase 'caer en su tela de araña' means to fall into someone's trap.