Greeting – ¡Hombre! Cómo estás? (Hey man! How are you?) Yes/Of course – ¡Claro que sí, hombre! (Of course, or definitely) No – “Do you like your boss?” Qué va, hombre, para nada. What does it mean and how is it used? It literally means “man”, and is also used to affirm or strengthen what you’re saying typically to mean no, yes/of course, to greet or to plead. How do you say it? “Ombre” (the H is silent) (“We’re meeting at 11am tomorrow, vale?” or “Call me later to organize that.” Vale, I’ll call you.) After a while in Spain you’ll notice that people tend to use it twice in reply ( vale, vale) which is endearing! 3. It’s used as a way of agreeing or affirming what someone has said. It comes from the verb valer (to be worth, as in ¿cuánto vale? – How much is it?) but means so much more. What does it mean and how is it used? Very much a part of the Spaniards’ vocabulary_,_ meaning OK, alright, sounds good, I understand or no problem. How do you say it? “Bale” (the V turns into a B) Young people pepper their conversations with this adjective, responding to their friends’ stories with a chorus of ¡Qué guay! (“How cool!”) 2.
What does it mean and how is it used? It means cool, awesome or great. Thinking about going to Spain? Make sure you learn these Spanish expressions and use them on anyone and everyone who’ll listen – it’ll impress the locals and ensure that you’ll have a much easier time making friends and fitting in. ~ egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, self-lovingĬharacteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance.Spanish is one of the world’s most widely-spoken languages and Castilian (the version spoken in Spain) charms expats and tourists as quickly as the country’s narrow cobblestoned streets and tasty tapas. " she practices economy without being stingy" " an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds" Lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others. Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs. ~ egocentric, egoistic, egoistical, self-centered, self-centred " Selfish men ying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights" " over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands" " a gluttonous debauch" " a gluttonous appetite for food and praise and pleasure"Ĭoncerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others. Given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink. Wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume. " desirous of high office" " desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
Having or expressing desire for something. " avid for adventure" " an avid ambition to succeed" " fierce devouring affection" " the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity" " greedy for fame" (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous. " an acquisitive mind" " an acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied" " they are avaricious and will do anything for money" " casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields" " a grasping old miser" " grasping commercialism" " greedy for money and power" " grew richer and greedier" " prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"Įager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas. avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile Dictionary Binisaya to English English to Binisaya Senseġ.
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