Spanish words with no English equivalent

15 words · C1 · Español · More everyday life packs

Spanish words English needs a whole sentence for, like sobremesa and estrenar. Learn them to sound natural in everyday conversation.

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Spanish words with no English equivalent: words and hints
Add	Word	Hint
	sobremesa	chatting at the table after a meal
	estrenar	use or wear for the first time
	madrugar	get up very early
	friolero	always feeling cold
	merendar	have an afternoon snack
	consuegro	your child's parent-in-law
	empalagoso	sickly sweet
	vergüenza ajena	embarrassed for someone else
	puente	long weekend
	trasnochar	stay up late
	tutear	speak informally (use tú)
	anteayer	the day before yesterday
	desvelarse	be unable to sleep
	entrecejo	space between the eyebrows
	chapuza	a botched job

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