Who Killed Sara S02E08: Spanish study pack

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andar cagaditoto be scared stiff, to be freaking out

vulgar

Derived from 'cagar' (to defecate). The diminutive '-ito' softens it slightly but it remains vulgar. Used to tease someone for showing fear or nervousness.

Mi hermano andaba bien cagadito antes del examen de manejo.My brother was completely freaking out before his driving test.

qué huevawhat a drag, so annoying, I can't be bothered

colloquial

Expresses laziness, reluctance, or mild complaint about something tedious. 'Hueva' in this sense means boredom or laziness. Common in informal Mexican speech among young people.

Qué hueva levantarse temprano los lunes.Getting up early on Mondays is such a drag.

marcarmeto call me (on the phone)

colloquial

In Mexico, 'marcar' is the standard informal verb for making a phone call. 'Marcas' or 'me marcas' is how people say 'call me' in everyday speech.

Si llegas tarde, me marcas y te espero despierta.If you arrive late, call me and I'll wait up for you.

vale madresdoesn't matter, couldn't care less (very vulgar dismissal)

vulgar

A very strong way to say something is worthless or irrelevant. Not used in formal settings. 'Me vale' alone is milder and more common.

A él le vale madres lo que digan los demás.He couldn't care less what other people say.

estar al pendienteto keep a close eye on something, to be on top of something

colloquial

Very common Mexican expression meaning to monitor, watch, or stay attentive to a situation or person. Not inherently negative.

Voy a estar al pendiente de los resultados del laboratorio.I'm going to keep a close eye on the lab results.

ya valisteyou're done for, you're finished, you're screwed

colloquial

Idiomatic use of 'valer' to mean someone has lost or is in serious trouble. The literal meaning of 'valer' (to be worth) gives no clue to this usage.

Si te agarran copiando en ese examen, ya valiste.If they catch you cheating on that exam, you're done for.

dar la carato face the consequences, to show up and own it

colloquial

Means to confront a situation directly and take responsibility rather than hiding or avoiding. Carries a sense of honesty and accountability.

Cometió el error y vino a dar la cara él mismo.He made the mistake and came to face it himself.

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