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. If you want to learn more Spanish than this you can contact us for an oral assessment and free trial.