Paquita Salas S01E02: Spanish study pack

Show 8 more expressions

obrónan absolute cracker of a performance/piece of work (augmentative of 'obra', used to praise a standout show)

colloquial

Formed with the augmentative suffix -ón on 'obra'. Used enthusiastically to express admiration. Entirely positive in this context.

La verdad es que le ha salido un obrón con esa comedia musical.She's really pulled off an absolute triumph with that musical comedy.

descuajaringarseto fall apart, to come to pieces, to be in stitches laughing (depending on context)

colloquial

A vivid, informal verb for something physically or structurally falling apart. Can also describe uncontrollable laughter. Distinctly colloquial and somewhat humorous in tone.

La silla estaba tan vieja que empezó a descuajaringarse en cuanto me senté.The chair was so old that it started falling apart the moment I sat down.

estar vendidoto be a guaranteed hit, to have it made

colloquial

Literally 'to be sold'. Used to mean someone has a natural advantage that ensures success, often said about good looks or charm in a competitive field.

Con esa voz tan especial, está vendida en el mundo de la música.With that special voice of hers, she's got it made in the music world.

en carteraon the books, in one's portfolio of clients

colloquial

A set phrase from the agency/business world meaning having someone or something as part of your represented roster or available assets.

Tienen a varios actores nuevos en cartera que aún no han debutado en televisión.They have several new actors on their books who haven't yet made their TV debut.

chupar la pollato perform oral sex (on a man)

vulgar

Explicitly sexual and vulgar. Appears here as a deliberate provocation in a confrontational scene to shock and humiliate. Only mentioned so learners understand the scene's intent.

Es una expresión vulgar y explícita que se usa para describir un acto sexual oral.It is a vulgar and explicit expression used to describe oral sex.

pollóna large penis (augmentative of 'polla')

vulgar

Formed with the augmentative suffix -ón. Used here as a continuation of deliberate vulgarity for shock effect in the confrontation scene.

La escena usa el término como parte de un discurso vulgar e intencionado en público.The scene uses the term as part of a deliberately vulgar public outburst.

ser muy pesadoto be really annoying, tiresome, or suffocating

colloquial

Literally 'to be very heavy'. Used about people who are clingy, overbearing, or persistently tiresome. A common mild insult between people who know each other.

Deja ya de llamarme cada dos horas, no seas tan pesado.Stop calling me every two hours, don't be so annoying.

dar un picoto give a quick kiss, to give a peck

colloquial

Very common, affectionate expression for a brief kiss. Entirely informal and warm. Widely used between friends, partners, or family.

Al despedirse, le dio un pico en la mejilla y se marchó corriendo.When saying goodbye, she gave him a peck on the cheek and rushed off.

The Actress 360

Expressions to listen for

Key vocabulary