Who Killed Sara S03E04: Spanish study pack

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chelabeer

colloquial

Widely used informal term for beer in Mexico. Friendly, casual register, common among friends.

Después del trabajo nos tomamos unas chelas en el parque.After work we had a few beers in the park.

estar a manoto be even, to be square (no debt between two people)

colloquial

Used to signal that a favor, debt, or obligation has been fully repaid. Common in everyday speech.

Te presté el dinero y tú me ayudaste con la mudanza, ya estamos a mano.I lent you the money and you helped me move, now we're even.

lanamoney, cash

colloquial

Very common informal term for money in Mexico. Neutral in tone, used freely in everyday conversation.

No tengo lana este mes, voy a tener que esperar.I don't have any cash this month, I'll have to wait.

chambajob, work; task done well

colloquial

Standard informal word for work or job in Mexico. Also used to praise someone for doing their job well, as in 'hizo bien su chamba'.

Consiguió una buena chamba en una empresa de tecnología.He got a good job at a tech company.

cabrónbastard, asshole; also used affectionately between close male friends

vulgar

Extremely context-dependent. Among close male friends it can be entirely affectionate (similar to 'man' or 'buddy'). In confrontational contexts it is an insult. Tone and relationship determine the meaning.

Ese cabrón siempre llega tarde a todo.That guy always shows up late to everything.

dar la carato face the music; to show up and take responsibility

colloquial

Idiomatic. Literally 'to give one's face'. Used to demand that someone confront a situation instead of hiding or evading it.

Cometió el error y ahora tiene que dar la cara ante sus jefes.He made the mistake and now he has to face his bosses.

puta vidadamn life; bloody hell (expression of frustration or emphasis)

vulgar

Used as an intensifier of strong emotion, frustration, or anger. Common in heated speech.

Después de tanto esfuerzo perder el trabajo así, ¡puta vida!After all that effort, to lose the job just like that, damn it all!

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