Money Heist

Literally the Eucharist wafer, but used as a strong expletive to express surprise, anger, or pain. Also means a hard blow ('le dio una hostia'). One of the most common swear words; can lose shock value through overuse in informal speech.

Literally a vulgar anatomical term, but so frequently used as an interjection that its literal meaning is almost inert in most contexts. Signals strong impatience or exasperation. Can also be appended to a command to add forcefulness.

Describes someone who works hard for little reward, gets taken advantage of, or does all the dirty work. Tone can range from self-deprecating affection to outright contempt. Very common in informal everyday speech.

One of the most common insults. Can be said with genuine anger or in a self-deprecating way ('seré un gilipollas'). Widely used and broadly understood; the sting depends almost entirely on tone and relationship.

A highly charged insult directed at women, with strong sexual connotations. In heated arguments it functions as a general-purpose attack on character. The animal meaning (vixen) is completely separate and clear from context. Not to be used lightly.

Literally 'uncle/aunt', but overwhelmingly used as an informal address term equivalent to 'mate' or 'dude'. Gender-matched: tío to males, tía to females. Completely neutral in friendly contexts; can turn contemptuous in arguments depending on tone.

A fixed expression. Sinvivir is a noun formed from 'sin vivir' (without living). Describes the ongoing anxiety of waiting for bad news or living with a constant nagging worry.

A set idiom. May rain in Spain was traditionally vital for the harvest, so 'May water' became a metaphor for something deeply welcome. Used to say someone or something is urgently needed or greatly appreciated.