Spanish

The word for “love” is amor, in Cuba as everywhere. Cubans also call a partner mi vida or cariño, and say mi amor to someone they care about.

The Spanish word for maneuvering is maniobrando.

The English phrase ‘bastard’ can be translated into Spanish as hijo de puta.

lumos is the Spanish way to say the fictional Harry Potter spell used to create light at the tip of a wand.

The English phrase “makes me” is translated into Spanish as me hace.

In Spanish, ‘do you love me?’ is typically said as ¿me quieres?

The English phrase tribal affiliation is translated into Spanish as afiliación tribal.

In Puerto Rico a pervert is a pervertido. For a woman the word is pervertida. It is an insult, so use it carefully.

Beer in Cuba is cerveza. In casual talk people ask for una fría, meaning a cold one. Cuban brands such as Cristal and Bucanero are often named directly.

In Spanish, “I love gymnastics” is expressed as me encanta la gimnasia. This phrase is used to express a strong liking for the sport of gymnastics.