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Add a word/Sounds like "kroo" (as in "crew") + "SAHR" (as in "salsa") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "dohs" (as in "door")/
Meaning
To wish for luck or hope something goes well, accompanied by the gesture of crossing the index finger over the middle finger. Used across the Spanish-speaking world for those moments when you have done everything you can and all that is left is to hope for the best.
Examples
“Tengo la entrevista mañana, crúzame los dedos.”
“I have the interview tomorrow, cross your fingers for me.”
“All we can do now is cross our fingers and wait for the results.”
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/Sounds like "kroo" (as in "crew") + "SAHR" (as in "salsa") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "dohs" (as in "door")/
Meaning
To wish for luck or hope something goes well, accompanied by the gesture of crossing the index finger over the middle finger. Used across the Spanish-speaking world for those moments when you have done everything you can and all that is left is to hope for the best.
Examples
“Tengo la entrevista mañana, crúzame los dedos.”
“I have the interview tomorrow, cross your fingers for me.”
“All we can do now is cross our fingers and wait for the results.”
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Zompo
A clumsy person who trips, knocks things over, or breaks stuff on a regular basis, not out of carelessness but just because coordination is not their strong suit. Used in El Salvador and Guatemala with a teasing tone that is more affectionate than mean.