Slang Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/tag/slang/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:32:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Spanish Idioms: Essential Phrases and Their Meanings https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-idioms/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:38:18 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27086 Every language has its own clever sayings – and when it comes to clever, it doesn’t get much better than Spanish idioms. Since Spanish is one of the world’s most popular and widely used languages, idiomatic Spanish phrases are constantly used in Europe, Latin America, and beyond.  Idioms are expressions that express a thought, idea, Read More >>

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]]> How to Say I Love You in Spanish https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ways-to-say-i-love-you-in-spanish/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:37 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27061 Ways to Express Love and Friendship in Spanish It can be hard to express your feelings. Finding the right words to say, ensuring nothing is misinterpreted, and immediately getting everything off your chest isn’t easy. We’ve all been in different situations where we told someone how we felt about them, whether telling friends how much Read More >>

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]]> Spanish Slang: Essential Words and Phrases You Need to Know https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spain-spanish-slang/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:32:48 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26748 Whether you’re learning Castilian or Latin American Spanish, you’re likely aware of the core vocabulary, essential phrases, and even the accent mark rules associated with the language. But there’s another way to acquire the language, in a fun & unconventional way – by learning Spanish lingo! Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in Read More >>

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]]> Colombian Slang Terms by Region: From Greetings to Insults to Love! https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/colombian-slang-terms-by-region/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:27:46 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26699 “¡Quiubo ‘mano!” “Qué hacés, pues?” “Es que eso es una chimba” What do these Colombian slang words mean? Where do they come from? How can visitors use them? From Colombian greetings to Colombian sayings about love (and even friendly insults), the country has gained popularity for its unique form of slang words, phrases, and expressions, Read More >>

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]]> 7 Brazilian Portuguese Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/portuguese-brazilian-tongue-twisters/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:26:03 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=24129 Tongue twisters are a super way to challenge your tongue’s muscle memory, learn new words, and improve your pronunciation. Learning a language can be rewarding and entertaining, but it’s also challenging. That’s a good thing: growth comes from being challenged. Tongue twisters present a unique opportunity to challenge your language skills. Just like shadowing can Read More >>

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]]> Brazilian Slang: 8 Food Idioms Every Portuguese Learner Must Learn https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-food-idioms-slang/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-food-idioms-slang/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:38:19 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=21157 Brazilian Portuguese is jam-packed with idioms and expressions that reflect their culture. As you may have guessed, the most common Brazilian sayings are about soccer, religion, and food! Today, we will go over 8 Brazilian food idioms that you simply cannot miss! 8 Brazilian Food Idioms that You Can Use Every Day In this section, we Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-food-idioms-slang/feed/ 1 Use and Abuse of the Word Literally – A Crisis of Language? https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/use-of-word-literally/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:51:35 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=18181 How the Term ‘Literally’ has Changed Over Time “That chili was so hot it literally blew my head off” “She literally flew off the handle” “That person literally makes my blood boil” Literally. It’s the infamous term that infuriates editors, academics, linguists, publishers, and journalists alike, with people using it when they actually mean ‘figuratively’ Read More >>

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]]> Talk Like a Brit With Our Favorite British Slang Words https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/british-slang/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/british-slang/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:52:46 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=17452 Ever wondered what the difference is between US and UK English? Apart from everyday words—like trainers instead of sneakers and holiday instead of vacation—you’ll see the most difference in the slang. British lingo has a reputation for cleverness and originality that rivals even the most imaginative American slang. Language isn’t a set thing; there are Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/british-slang/feed/ 1 French Body Language: 7 Common Gestures That Are Both Hilarious and Useful https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/french-body-language-gestures/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:51:47 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=17029 What you Need to Know – Understanding French Gestures Did you know that communication is 55% body language? 38% is assigned to the tone of voice, with verbal cues bringing in a whopping 7%. As you can see, much more goes into communication than meets the ear. If you’re trying to learn French, you simply cannot Read More >>

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]]> Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/top-youtube-channels-to-learn-spanish/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/top-youtube-channels-to-learn-spanish/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:56:27 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=14462 Spanish Lessons on YouTube – Why You Should Augment Your Language Learning Ah, YouTube… we use it every day to find guidance, the newest music, and even a few laughs.  But YouTube has another feature that we desperately need to incorporate into our everyday routines – especially now that most of the world is on Read More >>

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