¡arrasa, chica!
The English phrase "slay girl" can be translated into Spanish as ¡arrasa, chica!
This phrase is an enthusiastic expression used to encourage a woman or girl to be successful and impressive.
Which one should you use?
While ¡arrasa, chica! uses the word for girl, a common variation used in similar celebratory contexts is ¡arrasa, reina!, which replaces the word for girl with the word for queen.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
¡arrasa, chica! is highly informal and is typically used among friends or in social media contexts. An alternative informal expression is ¡Eres la mejor, tía!, which means "You're the best, girl!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ¡arrasa, chica! uses the imperative mood of the verb arrasar to issue an enthusiastic encouragement.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, instead of using 'chica', people might use ¡arrasa, mami! or ¡arrasa, reina! to express the same high energy. The term mami functions as an affectionate slang term in certain Caribbean and South American urban contexts.
- The verb arrasar literally means 'to level to the ground' or 'to destroy a landscape', much like a bulldozer or a wildfire. In this context, you are metaphorically telling her to 'level' or 'demolish' the competition.
- The use of reina (queen) in ¡arrasa, reina! is heavily influenced by the global 'ballroom culture' and LGBTQ+ slang, mirroring the English use of 'queen' to celebrate confidence and style.
Examples in context
- ¡Arrasa, chica!Slay, girl!
- Vas a brillar, ¡arrasa, chica!You are going to shine, slay, girl!
- Ese vestido es increíble, ¡arrasa, chica!That dress is amazing, slay, girl!
Example conversation
Sofía is about to go on stage for a presentation.
- SofíaEstoy muy nerviosa por la presentación.I am very nervous about the presentation.
- AlejandroTú puedes hacerlo, ¡arrasa, chica!You can do it, slay girl!
- Sofía¡Gracias, Alejandro!Thanks, Alejandro!
- AlejandroVe allí y demuestra lo que sabes.Go out there and show them what you know.
