Spanish

Mateo is the Spanish equivalent of the male given name Theo.

The phrase “can I smoke?” in Spanish is translated as ¿Puedo fumar? This phrase is used to ask for permission to smoke a cigarette or a cigar.

Mexicans say ¡No manches! when they cannot believe something, and ¡Ni de chiste! or ¡De ninguna manera! when they refuse.

The English phrase “pubic hair” is translated into Spanish as vello púbico.

The English phrase “my grandson” is translated into Spanish as mi nieto.

The Spanish word for aluminum is aluminio. The word aluminio refers to the lightweight, silvery-white metal used to make things like foil and cans.

The English phrase “stay-at-home mom” is translated into Spanish as ama de casa.

The Spanish word for bay is bahía. bahía is a feminine noun used to describe a body of water.

The English phrase “you lie” is translated into Spanish as mientes.

The English word “chicks” is translated into Spanish as pollitos. pollitos refers specifically to young birds that have recently hatched from eggs.