Paquita Salas S02E01: Spanish study pack

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me piroI'm out of here, I'm off

colloquial

From 'pirarse', a colloquial verb meaning to leave, to clear off. Very common in informal speech among young and middle-aged speakers.

Son las dos de la mañana, me piro, que mañana trabajo.It's two in the morning, I'm off, I've got work tomorrow.

fliparto be amazed, to freak out, to be blown away

colloquial

Can be positive (amazed by something great) or negative (shocked, can't believe it). Context and tone determine polarity. Very widespread in everyday informal speech.

Flipo con lo bien que cocina tu madre.I'm blown away by how well your mum cooks.

cagarseto be scared stiff, to be blown away (when used about films, performances, experiences)

colloquial

Beyond its literal meaning, 'me cagué' said about a film or performance means it shocked or overwhelmed you in a powerful (usually positive or intensely negative) way. Distinct from 'me cago en X', which expresses anger. Context is key.

Vi su actuación y me cagué, no esperaba algo tan bueno.I saw her performance and was completely blown away, I wasn't expecting anything so good.

no te rayesdon't stress about it, don't overthink it, relax

colloquial

From 'rayarse', meaning to obsess or get in a spin over something. Widely used to tell someone to stop worrying unnecessarily.

No te rayes tanto, seguro que el médico te dice que no es nada.Don't stress about it so much, I'm sure the doctor will tell you it's nothing.

hacer el ridículoto make a fool of oneself, to embarrass yourself publicly

colloquial

A fixed expression. 'Ridículo' alone means 'ridiculous', but 'hacer el ridículo' specifically means to behave in a way that is embarrassing in front of others.

Se puso a cantar en plena reunión y hizo el ridículo delante de todos.He started singing in the middle of the meeting and made a fool of himself in front of everyone.

estar en coachto be doing coaching (life or business coaching sessions)

colloquial

A calque from English 'coach/coaching' used in the wellness and business world. The speaker treats it like a state of being, similar to 'estar en terapia'. Signals fashionable self-improvement culture.

Desde que está en coach, dice que ve las cosas con mucha más claridad.Ever since she started coaching, she says she sees things much more clearly.

para un roto, para un descosidofor any occasion, for whatever comes up (said of someone versatile or always available)

colloquial

A fixed idiom. Literally 'for a tear, for an unstitched seam'. Used to say someone (or a service) is useful in any situation, that they will take on anything.

Llámame cuando quieras, yo sirvo para un roto y para un descosido.Call me whenever you like, I'm good for whatever comes up.

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