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Learn Colloquial Spanish Expressions

Are you somewhere between intermediate and advanced levels in Spanish? Have you noticed that the more Spanish you learn, the more you realise there is still to learn? You know “pastilla” (a pill or tablet) — but do you know the expression “a toda pastilla”? Or how about “ni que gaitas”? You can look up “gaitas” (bagpipes), but what does the phrase actually mean?

And then there are all the ways to express agreement, disagreement, refusal, or an offer of help… the list is endless. Plus the words and phrases that pop up in specific situations: making or receiving a phone call, preparing for a job interview, or joining a conversation about bullfighting (if you dare!).

That’s why we created this section. Quite a few of these posts include one of our YouTube videos, Trocitos de Real Spanish, focused on the idioms, everyday expressions, and colloquial phrases that Spanish speakers use all the time. Drop them into conversations and you’ll sound great.

Come across a word or phrase you just can’t figure out? Drop us a comment — we’d love to help!

¡Vamos allá!

Elizabeth from Real Spanish