110 Andalusian Words And Expressions (and Their Meaning)
Andalusia has a way of speaking Spanish that is so particular that it causes amazement among those who do not know it. In addition, it is a bit difficult to learn due to its pronunciation, which is characterized by shortening words and adding musicality to the phrases.
The richness of the way of speaking of the Andalusians also means that there are several Andalusian dialects that are very different from each other, both in terms of lexicon and in terms of the way of pronunciation. Therefore, there is no single “Andalusian language.” In this sense, below you will find a list of many of the most representative words, idioms and expressions of Andalusian that is spoken in the different parts of this Spanish autonomous community
The most popular words and expressions from Andalusia (and their meaning)
If you want to know a little more about the way of speaking in this land, keep reading; These are several of the most common phrases and expressions from Andalusia.
It is used as a substitute for boy, uncle, young man or adolescents.
53. Anchovy
This is how the people of Malaga are known.
54. Spoon
Indicates a call for attention.
55. Avionao
It means having a bad day.
56. Bringing water to the sea, that would be crazy
It indicates that you should not do anything that does not make sense.
57. The boy is very nice
It means that the young man is very nice.
58. Cuchi, how clever!
Expression used when someone says something interesting or surprising.
59. I like a taco
It means: ‘I like you a lot’.
60. Chuchurrío
It is interpreted as without strength or weak.
61. I’m angry
It indicates that someone is very cold.
62. What an irritation I have today
It is said when someone is angry.
63. Tragantá
It is grabbing a person by the neck.
64. Masca
It means slap or slap.
65. Let’s see if it fits
It is used as an indicator to see if a plan works or if it is poorly applied.
66. Have everything in the clear
It’s all very messy.
67. Fullero
It is said of a person who cheats.
68. Foh
It is an expression of apathy, dislike or negativity towards something.
69. You’re going crazy
It means being well dressed and clean.
70. Donkey
It refers to a lot of people in one place.
71. Stilt
It is said affectionately of those who go out or travel too frequently.
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72. Asaura
It refers to an unfriendly person.
73. Pijotero
It means fussy or irritable.
74. Jolillao
Word that means broken.
75. I’m going to give you what fell to the conqueror
It is said when someone has no intention of giving something.
76. Ompare
It’s another way of saying: ‘compadre’.
77. Prayer and tasty and short visit
It means that you should not abuse other people’s hospitality.
78. My stomach hurts
It’s a way of saying your head hurts.
79. I just want a little bit, to prove it
Indicates something very small.
80. The eyes are always young
It refers to an attraction towards younger people.
81. It makes me angry
It is used to say that something makes us angry or bothers us.
82. Rowing
It’s making fun of someone.
83. Miajón
It is a breadcrumb.
84. She is so tired
It indicates that something is outrageous.
85. Make a pot
It is going out to the countryside and meeting with friends or family where you make rice for lunch.
86. A jartá
It is used to describe something in large quantities, it is generally used for food.
87. Avenate
Word that means attack of madness.
88. Quillo, what are we doing tonight?
It means ‘kid, what are we doing tonight?’.
89. Send to hell
It is said to tell a person to go somewhere else. In other regions of Spain the expression “send you to hell” is used; in Andalusia they usually tell you to go to hell.
90. The chair jiggles
It means that the chair moves a lot.
91. Being at the age of shock
It is being at the age of the turkey.
92. Enritation
It translates as anger.
93. But what are you doing, soul of a pitcher!
It is said of a very innocent person.
94. Chumina
It’s nonsense or something unimportant.
95. I was fucking alive
Indicates being in a hurry.
96. Not even Dió understands this
Phrase used to say that something is incomprehensible.
97. Morrillazo
It means colleja.
98. Garrulo
It is used to say that a person is stupid.
99. What a shame eating hurt me
It means a large amount of something.
100. Longer than a day without bread
It indicates that someone is very tall or a tedious trip is being made.
101. Malaje
It means that someone is not very kind.
102. You are a ghost
It indicates that a person is lying or tells lies all the time.
103. Lavín, how did you mess up?
It is an expression that is very similar to valgame dios.
104. But what are you doing, soul of a pitcher!
It is a very curious way to get someone’s attention.
105. Friar who asks for God, asks for two
It is said of that person who is a devout believer.
106. What is spoken or carried away by the wind, what is written remains a record
It indicates that words are carried by the wind, it is better to put everything in writing.
107. Farfollas
It is a way of referring to someone who is extremely careless.
