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To cash a check in Spanish is cobrar un cheque. This phrase is used specifically for the transaction of turning a check into liquid currency.

The English term ghosting is used in Spanish

In Uruguay Te quiero is the usual way to say “I love you” to family, friends and partners. Te amo is stronger and mostly romantic.

The English phrase “cataracts” can be translated into Spanish as cataratas. cataratas refers to large waterfalls that flow over a steep drop in a river.

The English phrase “blasphemy” is translated into Spanish as blasfemia.

In Spanish, “all mine” is translated as todo mío. The phrase is used to state that something belongs completely to the speaker.

The English phrase ‘hey teacher’ is translated into Spanish as oiga profesor. This phrase is used to get a teacher’s attention.

The English phrase “live for yourself” is translated into Spanish as vive para ti mismo.

Daddy in Cuban Spanish is papi. A younger child may also say papito and everyone can use the plain papá. Papi is what small children say to their father.

The English phrase “see you later, alligator” is translated into Spanish as hasta luego, cocodrilo.