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Some (Mexican) Spanish slang with a bit of explanations and examples!
No mames - this expression is used a lot. It literally means “do not suck”. We use no mames when something is unbelievable, something we are impressed about. It can also mean repulsion towards something Some sentences:
¡No mames que Juan besó a Mariana!
¡Wey, quita eso, no mames!
No mames, que verguenza, me caí por las escaleras enfrente de Roberto.
Wey - Another very famous expression. Is the equivalent of “dude”, just a little bit more rude. (I’d also recommend not saying it to everyone, just to people you know well, and not saying it around grown up adults, just in case).
¡Quítate, wey!
Wey, ¿a que no adivinas qué?
Wey, esto es serio, escúchame.
Morro - Expression from the north of Mexico. It’s used to refer to children or young people. With the same meaning, there are other words: huerco, huerquillo, chamaco, chicuelo, plebe, the variation morrillo and maybe other words which I cannot remember.
La morra esa de verdad que es insoportable.
¡Hey, morro, deja eso!
Pinche morrillo, pa’ menso no se estudia.
Pinche - Very famouse expression. Is the equivalent of saying “fucking” when describing something; and as such, I wouldn’t recommend saying it around anyone, even though you may hear it everywhere around the country. (Specially with Sonora’s people, they tend to speak with swearwords).
¡Pero qué pinche calor!
Pinche Rebeca, me caga.
Toma tu pinche dinero.
Me caga - It literally means something or somebody is taking a shit in you (Ha!). It means something/somebody is very, very annoying to you. With the same meaning exists the expression: me caga el palo. Both of these expressions can be used as noun or adjectives as cagapalo and cagante. As I’ve been saying with a lot of these expressions and probably will keep warning, do not use it around everyone.
Como me caga esa pinche canción.
Rosalina es bien cagapalos, no te metas con ella.
Tu no eres enfadoso, wey, eres cagante.
Mira que de verdad él me caga el palo, la neta.
Neta - this means that something is the truth, something that is right. And that’s it
La neta esta muy bonito.
¿Es neta eso?
Neta que ya ni al caso.
Pendejo - rude word! Some mexicans may say it to their friends just as “dude”, but it actually means idiot or stupid. The variation pendejada is the equivalent to foolishness, some crap or idiocy.
¡No seas pendejo!
No me salgas con tu pendejada.
La morra esa la neta que es bien pendeja.
NOTE: In Mexico, we’ve a culture of making fun of others, even of ourselves. A lot of Mexicans around the country won’t consider a lot of these words or expressions as rude, despite they are. That’s why I recommend to be a little cautious, just in case; yet, do not worry too much about this, Mexican culture is about being friendly and open to everyone, sometimes too friendly and too open, but that’s something to discuss later!
Feel free to ask if any doubts <3
where! has! my! passion! gone! I had it abundantly when I was a child, and I must have dropped it along the way, but I cannot figure where!
i dropped off my resume at this place at 1:15 and got called for an interview at 1:45 holy dang
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How to Make a Language Notebook
I’ve been using a language notebook for about a month now, and I finally figured out a format that works for me, so I figured I’d share it with you guys! Keep in mind these are only recommendations, feel free to do your own thing if you think it’ll be more convenient for you!
Okay, so to start, here’s what you’ll need:
1) Pens
I recommend three pens of different colours. I used blue, orange and black. The blue is for words/ sentences in my target language. I chose a dark colour so they would stand out more. The orange, a light colour, is for words/ sentences in my native language (or English, in my case). It’s a lighter colour because it makes the blue stand out more, so I focus more on the words in my target language instead of the English ones. The black is for titles, drawings, and words in another language that isn’t my target or my native. For example, I compare German with Spanish in this entry:
As you can see, the German phrases are in blue because it’s my target language. The explanations in English are in orange, and the title and Spanish words are in black.
2) A notebook
Some people recommend separating grammar and vocabulary. This is an excellent idea if you have many notebooks or notebooks with different sections. If you don’t, it’s not a problem. I only use one notebook, which works for me, because I don’t use it too much (it’s mostly a space to write down stuff I like, not stuff I will necessarily use). If you plan on using your notebook in a more serious manner, but cannot afford to get several notebooks, I recommend you write everything concerning vocabulary (or grammar) in the front of the notebook, and the rest (grammar or vocabulary, it depends) at the back. Make sure to not use a very thin notebook though!
If you don’t feel the need to separate grammar and vocabulary, there are ways of dividing the topics:
3) Sticky Tabs
I have four different topics in my language notebook: vocabulary, grammar, verbs, and miscellaneous. To divide them, I add sticky tabs of different colours next to each entry. For example, vocabulary is pink, grammar is blue, verbs are orange, and miscellaneous is green.
This allows me to see what the topic is immediately, and it makes my notebook very colourful!
4) 4cm margin
It doesn’t exactly have to be 4 centimeters, but it shouldn’t be more than a third of the page. This margin (I place mine on the right of the page) is for any notes you might want to add about the entry. For example, definitions, formal/ informal forms, etc. It doesn’t necessarily have to be used for every entry, but it’s easier to trace it for all, instead of just adding it when you need it. It’s also a good place to put the sticky tabs (refer to the previous image). I trace the line with a pencil so that it’s lighter and more discreet than the rest of the writing, but that’s up to you.
5) Index/ Key
One last thing you’ll (maybe) need: an index/ key! I don’t personally have an index, because I have too many entries per page, but a key is definitely useful if you use the sticky tab method. I still haven’t gotten around to making one, but that’s because I’m lazy Just write it (or stick it) on the back of the cover so you don’t waste a page on it.
Next you’ll need to decide what to write in the notebook. If you already know what to write, great! If not, here are some suggestions:
- Class notes
- Grammar rules/ verb conjugations/ etc. that you struggle with
- Funny sayings or random slang you learn
- Tumblr posts (these are great because they are generally explained simply, but make sure to check the info, because there might be some small mistakes)
- Journal entries (these are a great way to practice what you’ve written in previous entries!)
It doesn’t all have to be useful, necessarily. I have jokes, and puns that I might never use, but that are funny anyways. I find it’s a great way to stay motivated!
If you want more photos from my notebook, you can find ‘em here :)
So yeah, that’s all! :D I hope you guys like it, and feel free to ask me questions about my language notebook!
reminder to self: stop waiting to feel ready. you’re not going to feel ready until you’re doing the thing you’re waiting to feel ready for. start doing it and the readiness will come
don’t study because you need or have to.
study because knowledge is power.
study because they can never take it away from you.
study because you want to know more.
study because it enhances you.
study because it grows you.
