Gravity Falls S02E04: Spanish study pack

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brobro, dude (close male friend)

colloquial

Borrowed directly from English; widely used among young people across Latin America as a casual address between friends of any gender, though most naturally between male friends.

Bro, no puedo creer que hayas llegado tan tarde a la reunión.Dude, I can't believe you showed up so late to the meeting.

salirle el tiro por la culatato backfire, to have a plan go badly wrong

colloquial

Literally refers to a gun misfiring backward. Used when someone's scheme produces the opposite of the intended result. Common across Latin America in casual speech.

Intentó engañar al jefe, pero el plan le salió por la culata y lo despidieron.He tried to trick the boss, but the plan backfired and they fired him.

no mamesno way, you're kidding me, that's insane

vulgar

Extremely common in Mexican and Central American speech. Expresses strong disbelief, shock, or frustration. Considered vulgar but is used freely in informal settings. The literal meaning is not intended.

No mames, ¿de verdad ganaste la lotería?No way, did you seriously win the lottery?

perro de la carreteraroad dog, ride-or-die travel companion

colloquial

Used in this episode as a self-chosen group label with a sense of loyalty and adventure. 'Perro' in colloquial Latin American speech can mean a close, reliable friend or partner, similar to 'road dog' in English slang.

Mis perros de la carretera siempre están listos para un viaje sin importar la hora.My road dogs are always ready for a trip no matter what time it is.

testificapreach, say that, that's right (as an affirmation)

colloquial

Borrowed from the evangelical church call-and-response tradition ('testify'). Used informally among friends to enthusiastically agree with or validate what someone just said.

Esa película estuvo horrible. Testifica, hermana, yo digo lo mismo.That movie was awful. Preach, sister, I say the same.

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