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/Sounds like the English word "short" (same pronunciation)/
Shorts. The English word was borrowed wholesale across Latin America and is used daily everywhere from the beach to the gym to casual errands. In Spain people still tend to say "pantalón corto," but the anglicism "short" (often used in the singular) has completely taken over in most of Latin America.
“Put on some shorts, it is way too hot to be wearing jeans today.”
“I bought new shorts for the beach trip this summer.”
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/Sounds like the English word "short" (same pronunciation)/
Shorts. The English word was borrowed wholesale across Latin America and is used daily everywhere from the beach to the gym to casual errands. In Spain people still tend to say "pantalón corto," but the anglicism "short" (often used in the singular) has completely taken over in most of Latin America.
“Put on some shorts, it is way too hot to be wearing jeans today.”
“I bought new shorts for the beach trip this summer.”
No tener pelos en la lengua
To speak with complete frankness, saying exactly what you think without worrying about offending anyone. Someone who "no tiene pelos en la lengua" (literally has no hairs on their tongue) will always tell you the truth, even the uncomfortable parts. Used as both a compliment and a fair warning.