Spanish

To call mom in Spanish, you say llamar a mamá. This phrase is used when you want to telephone one’s mother.

The English phrase “daiquiri” is translated into Spanish as daiquiri.

The English word soggy is translated into Spanish as empapado. The term describes something that is soaked with liquid.

The English phrase “yuck” can be translated into Spanish using several interjections, most commonly guácala.

red snapper is huachinango in Spanish. The term refers to fish of Lutjanus (noun).

The English phrase “know your worth” is translated into Spanish as conoce tu valor.

The English word adventure is translated into Spanish as aventura.

In El Salvador a banana is usually called a guineo. The word banano is also understood. At a market you ask for una libra de guineos.

The English phrase “hello little boy” is translated into Spanish as hola, pequeño. This phrase is a friendly greeting used when addressing a young boy.

The English word “lipstick” is translated into Spanish as pintalabios. All forms of this word refer to make-up for the lips and are masculine nouns.