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A fixed expression urging someone to stop beating around the bush and say what they mean directly. Often used with 'ir' or 'vete' ('ir al grano', 'vete al grano'). Neutral in origin but typically delivered in a slightly impatient tone.

Used to describe someone who exaggerates their problems or reacts with excessive emotion. 'Dramas' is used here as an invariable noun regardless of gender. Typically affectionate or gently mocking between close friends rather than a serious insult.

In Castilian Spanish 'estar bueno/a' means to find someone physically attractive. The superlative 'buenísimo/a' intensifies this. Completely distinct from 'ser bueno/a' which refers to moral character. Used freely among friends when commenting on someone's looks.

Used to express that something is impressive, extraordinary, or surprising, usually positively. 'La casa es una pasada' means the house is stunning. Can also convey that something is excessive or outrageous depending on tone. Very common in everyday speech.

Informal intensifier used adverbially, equivalent to 'mucho' or 'muy' in casual speech. Common especially in Madrid and broader central Spain. Placed after the verb or adjective it modifies: 'me gusta mazo', 'te mola mazo'.

Derived from 'flipar'. 'Estar flipado con algo o alguien' means to be really into something or genuinely amazed by it. 'Flipar' on its own can also mean to freak out or to find something unbelievable. Common in informal conversation.

Derived from 'cojones', used as a strong positive adjective meaning something is excellent, though it can be delivered sarcastically. Despite its anatomical root it is widely used without much shock in informal speech, though it remains inappropriate in formal settings. Often signals irony or exasperation when context is clearly negative.