ella pertenece a la calle
/eʝa peɾteneθe a la kaʝe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "she belongs to the streets" can be translated into Spanish as ella pertenece a la calle.
This is a slang expression used to describe a woman who is perceived as promiscuous or as someone who is unfit for a committed relationship.
How do you pronounce it?
/eʝa peɾteneθe a la kaʝe/
Did you know?
- Because this is an imported English internet meme, using ella pertenece a la calle in a Spanish-speaking country might actually signal that you are a social media user rather than a native speaker using local slang.
- The Spanish word calle shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'alley', as both trace back to the Latin root for a narrow passage.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, referring to someone as belonging to the calle can also imply they have been 'hardened' by life or have street smarts.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a girl at a party.
- SofíaMateo, ¿viste a esa chica? Es increíble.Mateo, did you see that girl? She is incredible.
- MateoNo pierdas tu tiempo, ella pertenece a la calle.Don't waste your time, she belongs to the streets.
- Sofía¿De verdad es así de problemática?Is she really that problematic?
- MateoSí, Sofía, mejor busca a otra persona.Yes, Sofía, you better look for someone else.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
