Spanish

The English phrase “I know” is translated into Spanish as ya sé. Ya sé is used to assert that the speaker has an answer or an idea.

The English phrase “double jointed” is translated into Spanish as hiperlaxo. Having joints that can bend more than is normal.

The neutral word is chico, and slang changes by country. Mexicans say chavo, Argentines say pibe and Spaniards say chaval.

To kick the ball in Spanish is patea la pelota. The phrase is used to describe the action of striking a ball with the foot.

The English phrase “double date” is translated into Spanish as cita doble. cita doble refers to a social outing where two romantic couples go out together.

The English phrase Italy is translated into Spanish as Italia. Italia is the name of the country located in southern Europe.

hundimiento is the Spanish translation for the English noun sinking. hundimiento refers to the process by which something sinks or is sunk.

The English phrase “stem cells” is translated into Spanish as células madre.

Down syndrome in Spanish is síndrome de Down. síndrome de Down refers to the genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal excess.

Friends in Argentina say hermano for “bro”, and loco or che are just as common when calling a friend. All three are casual.