Spanish

The English phrase “scissor kick” is translated into Spanish as patada de tijera.

In Spanish, the English phrase ‘east’ is translated as este. The term is used to denote the compass point.

The English phrase “little baby” is translated into Spanish as bebé pequeño. The phrase refers to a very young human child.

In Spanish, bad luck is translated as mala suerte. Spanish uses several terms for bad luck depending on the severity and context.

Among friends in Cuba, ¿Qué bolá? is a typical way to say hi. The plain Hola works with anyone, and Asere is a casual word for a friend.

In Mexico a snack is often a botana. The word usually means something small to nibble with drinks or while watching a match.

Kathy is a female given name in Spanish. Kathy is used as a female given name.

The English word ‘poster’ translates to Spanish as póster, cartel or afiche. All three terms refer to a picture intended to be attached to a wall.

The English phrase ‘step on it’ can be translated into Spanish as pisa el acelerador.

The Spanish word for spicy is picoso. Picoso is used to describe a food that provides a burning sensation caused by chilies or other spices.