“En español” means “in Spanish,” a short tag that tells you the language being used or requested. Why you keep seeing “en español” “En español” shows up on buttons, forms, videos, worksheets, and chat messages because it’s a neat way to point to a language. You’ll spot it beside “English” on a website footer, in […]

It’s a casual way to say “dude” or “bro,” often used to react with disbelief, teasing, or a “come on” vibe. “Bruh” is English internet talk that travels fast. When Spanish speakers use it, they usually aren’t translating a word. They’re borrowing a tone: a laid-back reaction that says you’re close enough to joke around.

‘Raw onions’ translates as cebollas crudas; use cebolla cruda for one onion served uncooked. If you’ve ever pointed at onions on a plate and tried to say “raw” in Spanish, you’re not alone. Onions show up in salads, tacos, burgers, salsas, ceviche, and sandwich toppings. One small word choice can change what you get on

Most Spanish releases keep “Bowser,” while some use “Rey Koopa”; the right choice depends on the game’s Spanish and region. If you’re writing a paper on Nintendo characters, translating a meme, dubbing a skit, or chatting with Mario fans, “Bowser” is one of those names that can trip you up. Not because Spanish can’t handle

In Spanish, “passport” is pasaporte, so “the passport” is el pasaporte. If you’re learning Spanish for travel, paperwork, or class, this is one of those phrases you’ll say out loud, not just read on a screen. The good news: it’s simple. The better news: once you learn this one, you’ll understand a chunk of Spanish

Use “sin queso, por favor” to request a dish without cheese, and add a quick check like “¿lleva queso?” when you’re unsure. Cheese shows up where you least expect it: sprinkled on tacos, tucked into sandwiches, melted into sauces, or folded into a salad dressing. If you avoid cheese for taste, diet, or an allergy,

Spanish usually uses “contra” or “en contra de,” and the right pick depends on whether you mean opposition, contact, or a match-up. You see “against” everywhere: sports scores, arguments, laws, and even the way something leans on a wall. Spanish doesn’t treat all of those as one idea. If you translate “against” with a single

In Spanish, people usually say “reprobar una clase” or “suspender una clase,” with the choice shaped by region and school style. Trying to say “to fail a class” sounds simple until you run into Spanish’s school vocab. One verb can sound formal, another can sound like Spain, and a third can sound like street talk.

For clock time, Spanish usually says “las cuatro y veinte”; for the date 4/20, you’ll hear “el veinte de abril” or “cuatro veinte” in slang. If you’ve ever tried to say 4:20 in Spanish and paused mid-sentence, you’re not alone. Spanish time-telling has a few moving parts: the hour, the minutes, and a choice between

‘Pantalla de la computadora’ is the most widely understood way to say computer screen in Spanish. If you’ve ever tried to describe a tech problem in Spanish, “computer screen” is one of those phrases that pops up fast. The good news: Spanish has a clear, everyday option that works across countries. The better news: once