tirar indirectas
/tiɾaɾ indiɾeɡtas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sneak diss" is translated into Spanish as tirar indirectas.
The phrase tirar indirectas means to criticize or insult someone indirectly without mentioning their name. It can also be used for subtle flirting or hinting at something desired.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb tirar (to throw) and the noun indirectas (indirect hints/allusions). Literally, the phrase means "to throw indirects".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a single sneak diss, the phrase is often used in the singular form tirar una indirecta, meaning "to throw an indirect hint".
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɾaɾ indiɾeɡtas/
Did you know?
- If someone is being particularly aggressive with their sneak disses, a Spanish speaker might say they are soltar veneno, which translates literally to 'releasing venom'.
- Unlike the English 'sneak diss', which is heavily rooted in hip-hop culture, tirar indirectas is used across all social classes and age groups in Spanish.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, tirar indirectas is a socially preferred method of communication to avoid the perceived rudeness of a direct confrontation.
Examples in context
- Esa insinuación despectiva sobre su desempeño fue innecesaria.That derogatory insinuation about their performance was unnecessary.
- Juan siempre me tira un puyazo cuando habla de mi ropa.Juan always throws a sneak diss at my clothes when he talks.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a social media post.
- ElenaMira lo que publicó Luis hoy.Look at what Luis posted today.
- Mateo¿Otra vez empezó a tirar indirectas?Did he start sneak dissing again?
- ElenaSí, pero no dice quién es.Yes, but he doesn't say who it is.
- MateoEs muy obvio que habla de ti.It's very obvious he's talking about you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
