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On this occasion, we would like to explain to you the meaning of the Spanish expression «tomar el pelo» (taking the piss). Synonyms of the expression «Tomar el pelo»: chancear, guasearse, mofarse, pitorrearse, cachondearse, burlarse, chacotear, bufonear, chirigotear, rechiflarse, coñearse, chasquear, chufletear, reírse, chunguearse…

The word GATO, besides referring to that nice feline we have in the houses, can be used to express more things. Do you want to know?

Do you know the difference between jealousy and envy? In this lesson, we explain the differences between them. Tener celos o estar celoso: Being suspicious, restless or uneasy because the person has placed his or her affection in another person. Ejemplo: Alejandro llama por teléfono a su amigo Víctor.– Víctor, he discutido con mi novia […]

The adjective GRANDE has a different meaning in Spanish, depending on whether it goes before or after the noun it goes with: «Un GRAN chico» —> It means good quality: «A great boy» «Un chico GRANDE» —> It means size: «A big boy»

In this Spanish lesson we want to teach you Spanish idioms that we use a lot, and in which animals are the protagonists: dogs, horses, goats, pigs…, will help us to express ourselves and speak as authentic Spaniards : D To begin with, if you tell someone «¡Qué animal eres!» you’re not insulting them, or […]

The word «hombre» in Spain not only serves to refer to an adult male but in many expressions, it is used to emphasize different meanings. If we are talking to a woman, we can replace the word «hombre» with «mujer». Although it’s not uncommon to hear «hombre» used to address women.