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Industry slang combining 'pluma' (camp mannerisms) with 'subirse' (to go up, to increase). Used by casting directors or agents when they feel an actor is overdoing effeminate or stereotypically gay gestures for a role.

Colloquial spelling and pronunciation of 'adiós' borrowed from Italian 'ciao'. Extremely common in everyday spoken farewell, especially in informal settings. Interchangeable with 'hasta luego' in casual contexts.

Standard on-set command equivalent to the English 'cut'. Used by directors or anyone acting as director to signal the end of a take.

The diminutive 'cosita' instead of 'cosa' softens the description of something, often to avoid overstating it or to build anticipation. Very natural in conversational Spanish.

In the context of a separation or divorce, 'él en su casa, yo en la mía' is a fixed-sounding phrase meaning both parties now live independently. The satisfaction in the tone signals relief rather than sadness.

Common expression for something or someone being very funny. 'Partirse de risa' (reflexive) means the person themselves is cracking up.