Money Heist

The most versatile expletive in Castilian Spanish. It can express frustration, surprise, admiration, or emphasis. Frequently appears at the start or end of a statement. Degree of vulgarity depends heavily on tone and context; among friends it is almost neutral, but remains inappropriate in formal settings. Often softened in writing or print as 'jod...' or simply 'j.'

Functions across multiple grammatical roles: as a noun for courage ('echarle cojones' = to man up, to face something bravely), as a pure expletive, or inside fixed phrases. 'Un poquito de cojones' means something like 'show some guts'. Considered vulgar but is extremely widespread in informal Castilian speech and frequently heard on television.

'Marrón' (literally 'brown') is informal Castilian slang for an unpleasant situation or a problem one is lumbered with, especially one caused by someone else. 'Comerse un marrón' means to end up bearing the consequences of someone else's mistake. Common in everyday speech across age groups.

Informal slang for a banknote or small amount of money. Primarily heard in street-level or working-class registers. Also has unrelated slang meanings in other contexts (e.g. a trick or a small object), so meaning depends on context. Less widespread than terms like 'pasta' but firmly rooted in informal urban Castilian speech.

Highly common informal word for money in everyday Castilian speech. Neutral in tone within informal registers; not rude. Used freely across generations and social contexts when speaking casually. Does not refer to food in this usage.

Slang term for prison drawn from older underworld and working-class speech. Associated with people who have direct experience of the criminal justice system or who move in those circles. Less common in mainstream everyday speech than 'la cárcel' or 'el trullo', but immediately understood. Carries a matter-of-fact, street-level tone.

Fixed idiomatic expression meaning to behave in a foolish, unproductive, or clownish way. Usually said with mild irritation or dismissiveness. 'Ganso' literally means 'goose', and the image is of someone waddling about pointlessly. Common in everyday reprimands between adults.

Describes someone with a volatile, untrustworthy, or threatening character. Suggests an individual who can turn aggressive or vindictive without much warning. Common in informal speech to warn about a dangerous person. The root 'virar' (to turn) suggests someone whose behaviour can flip suddenly.

Intensified colloquial phrase meaning something is extremely bad or sad. 'Puta' here is a pure intensifier rather than a literal insult. The phrase sits at the vulgar end of the spectrum but is commonly used in informal conversation to express strong disappointment or poor quality. Often used self-referentially or about one's own situation.