Expressions to learn in Spanish if you live in Pilsen, Chicago
Expressions to learn in Spanish if you live in Pilsen, Chicago are “Tengo una cruda”, There are times where Spanish words have a double meaning, especially in Mexico. They can have innuendos or references to pop culture. Mexican humor is quite bold and tend to use it on the daily.Mexican slang is mainly composed of
double-meanings. Better to learn them now!
“Tengo una cruda”
Literal Meaning- Raw (f)
Ex: La carne está cruda. The meat is raw

2nd Meaning- Hangover (noun)
Ex: Tengo una cruda. I have a hangover
No seas fresa! Don’t be stuck-up!
Literal meaning of fresa is strawberry, but the informal/slang version is stuck-up!
No seas codo! Don’t be cheap!

A wax figure of Tyra Banks is unveiled at Madame Tussauds on July 24, 2008 in New York City.
Literal Meaning- elbow
2nd Meaning- a person who’s cheap
Como diga jefe! Anything you say dad!
Literal Meaning– boss

2nd Meaning- pops/dad
Aguas! Careful! Water!
Literal Meaning– water

2nd Meaning- careful!
I hope these phrases are useful when you are walking around Pilsen.
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