Spain
All expressions
Spain
All expressions
Someone passionate about video games who dedicates serious time to playing, whether casually or competitively. An English loanword fully integrated into young Spanish speakers' vocabulary.
To wake up and get moving — snap out of it, sharpen up, and act with speed and intelligence. In Spain, telling someone to espabila means they're being slow or oblivious and need to step it up immediately.
A total fashion plate — someone who always looks impeccably dressed and groomed, like they stepped off a runway. In Spain and Latin America, figurín (from fashion plate/illustration) means someone whose appearance is always picture-perfect.
A massive beef chop — the kind of steak associated with celebration, abundance, and serious Spanish grilling culture. Beyond the cut itself, chuletón is a cultural symbol: ordering one means you're not holding back.
A large, red, fleshy pepper, often used in roasted or stewed dishes. Roasted red peppers with olive oil are one of the greatest simple pleasures in Spanish cuisine.