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Tirar tela

Literal translation: to throw fabric. Meaning: to wear new clothing, or to have a large wardrobe. Significado: vestir ropa nueva, or tener un closet con mucha ropa nueva. Use: colloquial, general. Example: Fulanito está tirando tela! Ay míralo.

¡Ahí si hay!

Literal translation: now, there it is! Meaning: that person is the real deal, that person is of value, is good looking or has the goods. I like that person. Significado: dícese de una persona que a usted le agrada (no en el sentido romántico), a quien usted considera de valor, se ve bien o de quien usted aprueba. Use: colloquial

Tumba polvo

Literal translation: duster Meaning: Much like “lava saco”, said of a person who kisses up to or likes to butter someone up expecting favors in return. Significado: Como el refrán “lava saco”, dícese de una persona que adula a otro en busca de favores futuros. Use: general, colloquial

Lava saco

Literal translation: suit washer Meaning: said of a person who kisses up to someone in a position of authority. Significado: se dice de la persona que adula a alguien que tiene una posición de autoridad o importancia. Use: general, colloquial

No le pares

Literal translation: don’t stop it. Meaning: don’t pay attention to it, don’t worry about it. Significado: no le prestes atención o no te preocupes por eso. Use: urban, colloquial

Dame lu’ (luz)

Literal Translation: Give me light Meaning: Tell me, help me understand or explain. Significado: Dime o explícame. Use: urban, colloquial Sumitted by: http://alisvolatpropiis16.tumblr.com. Thank you!

En tu mente

Literal Translation: In your mind. Meaning: I don’t think so, I don’t agree or that’s not going to happen. Significado: No estoy de acuerdo, o no va a suceder. Use: general, colloquial Submitted by: http://alisvolatpropiis16.tumblr.com. Thank you!

Vamo’ a ver si es chicle que mastica la chiva

Literal translation: “let’s see if that is gum the goat is chewing”. Meaning: dare - show me what you’ve got, let’s see if this person/situation is who they say they are or what it seems to be. Significado: reto - demuéstrame lo que dices, quién eres, o de qué hablas. Vamos a ver qué trae esta situación. Use: colloquial