5 Expressions Commonly Used in Spain 🇪🇸

Hola estudiantes de Español,

Every week, we explore new facets of the Spanish language to enhance your fluency and deepen your cultural appreciation. This week, we're going to Spain 🇪🇸 to learn expressions commonly used in everyday conversations.

5 Essential Spanish Expressions

Spain's language is full of unique expressions that truly stand out. This week, we're learning phrases that embody the lively and spontaneous nature of Spanish conversations:

• The first one is Molar

  In Spain, if something 'mola,' it means it's cool or awesome!

For example: La serie “House of the Dragon” mola muchísimo. Tienes que verla. - The show “House of the Dragon” is really cool. You have to watch it.

• Next is Ser un crack 

  If someone says you're 'un crack,' it means you're really good at something or you're a total expert!

For Example: Mi hijo es un crack jugando al fútbol - My son is amazing at soccer.

• Number #3 is Liarse 

  This one means to get confused or mixed up in a situation.

For example: Me lié con las direcciones y llegué trade. - I got mixed up with the directions and arrived late.'

• Number 4 is Majo or Maja 

  If someone is 'majo,' it means they’re nice, friendly, or kind.

For example: El profesor de Español es muy majo - The Spanish teacher is very nice.'

• The last one is Se le fue la pinza 

  This one means someone has lost it or gone crazy!

For example: Juan buscó sus gafas por horas y las tenía puestas. ¡Definitivamente se le fue la pinza! - Juan looked for her glasses for hours and she was wearing them. He definitely lost it!

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