Expressing your emotions in Spanish is one of the first challenges you face when you start learning the language. Asking how someone is feeling or answering that you are having a very boring day are common expressions and phrases. In this post we are going to talk about how to express emotions in Spanish.

If you have already immersed yourself in learning Spanish and have done a bit of research into its culture and common expressions, you may have noticed that native Spanish speakers tend to be very expressive when it comes to their emotions. So, if you want to learn how to express effectively in this language, mastering emotions in Spanish is essential.

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Difference between emotions and feelings

Before we start with emotions in Spanish, let's differentiate them from feelings. It is a topic that generates a lot of confusion, since both concepts are related.

Emotions are automatic and universal responses of the organism to stimuli. While feelings are conscious and subjective experiences that derive in emotions.

For example, an emotion would be surprised, fear or joy, which you feel at a given moment because of an external stimulus. On the other hand, a feeling is sadness, nostalgia, love, or envy, which are influenced by past events and can last in time.

Therefore, feelings tend to be longer lasting and are influenced by cultural and personal factors. Although both are important aspects of human emotional experience and play a crucial role in everyday life and interpersonal relationships.

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In addition, here are some additional words related to the weekend that you may find useful. With them you will be able to express your weekend plans more concretely in Spanish.

Descansar (to rest). A weekend is a perfect time to relax and take a well-deserved rest. This word is perfect to indicate that you are going to spend the weekend relaxing and without any set plans.

For example: “Voy a descansar, llevo toda la semana trabajando sin parar” ("I'm going to rest, I've been working non-stop all week").

Entretenerse (entertain). During the weekend, you can enjoy various forms of entertainment, such as watching films, going to concerts or visiting museums.

You can say: “Este fin de semana tengo un concierto y voy a ver un partido de baloncesto.Voy a estar entretenido todos los días” ("This weekend I have a concert and I'm going to watch a basketball game. I'm going to be entertained every day").

Salir (go out). You can go out on the weekend to explore the city, dinner at a new restaurant or enjoy the nightlife.

Example: “Este viernes voy a salir con mis amigos por el centro de la ciudad” (“This Friday I'm going out with my friends in the city centre”).

Relajarse (relax). The weekend is a time for relaxation, where you can forget the worries of work and enjoy yourself.

For example: “Este sábado voy a relajarme a un spa con mi pareja” ("This sábado I am going to relax at a spa with my partner").

This vocabulary will help you to be ready to talk about the days of the week and your plans for the weekend in Spanish. Have fun exploring and enjoying your days off!

Examples of how to use this vocabulary

Here are some useful phrases to use with the above weekend vocabulary that can help you understand these concepts in Spanish:

• “¿Qué día es hoy?” (“What day is today?”). Ask what day of the week it is.
• “¡Que pases un buen fin de semana!” (“Have a good weekend!”) Wish someone a good weekend.
• “¡Es viernes!” (“It's Friday!”). Express your excitement for the weekend.
• “¿Qué haces el domingo?” (“What are you doing on Sunday?”). Ask about Sunday plans.
• “Voy a salir el sábado” (“I'm going out on Saturday”) or “Este domingo voy a visitar un museo” (“This Sunday I’m going to visit a museum”). Indicate your weekend plans.
• “¿Cómo ha ido tu fin de semana?” (“How was your weekend?”) Ask about the weekend.

There you have it: basic vocabulary for the days of the week and the weekend in Spanish. Now you can start planning your weekend getaways or just chat about your plans for the week with your friends and with a little more style.

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Do you want to improve your Spanish vocabulary? In this post we tell you everything you need to learn to talk about the days of the week and the weekend in Spanish.

Learn the vocabulary related to the days of the week and the weekends to be able to manage in Spanish and ask your friends. So, get ready to learn some very useful words for your day-to-day life and be able to immerse yourself in Spanish customs.

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Days of the week in Spanish

Let's start with the simplest, the days of the week from Monday to Friday. Do you know any of them already?

Lunes (Monday). We start with the first day of the week: “lunes”. It's like that first sip of coffee in the morning: sometimes it can be hard to swallow, but then you wake up!

Martes (Tuesday). After Monday, comes “martes”. It's like Monday's little brother, but it's a bit easier to handle.

Miércoles (Wednesday). It's Wednesday - the middle of the week! Also known as "hump day" in some places. It means the halfway point of the week and, its literal translation refers to going up a hill, which once you pass it, it's downhill!

Jueves (Thursday). It's almost the end of the week! It's like a preview of what's to come.

Viernes (Friday): Finally, we get to Friday! This word sounds like music to the ears. It is the day everyone looks forward to because it means the beginning of the weekend (fin de semana).

Weekend in Spanish

Finally, we come to the “fin de semana” (the weekend). Two days that are eagerly awaited by almost the entire population: Saturday and Sunday.

Sábado (Saturday). It is the first day of the weekend! It's a perfect day to sleep in, have brunch and enjoy the social or nightlife.

Domingo (Sunday). And then comes Sunday, the last day of the weekend. It is a day to relax or, perhaps, to do a bit of preparation for the week ahead. In short, a day to relax and enjoy.

Remember that in Spanish, both the days of the weeks and the months of the year are written in lower case.

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6. Ponerse las pilas (Pull your socks up)

This expression in Spanish means to get into action or to put more effort into something. For example: "Si quieres aprobar el siguiente examen, debes ponerte las pilas y estudiar más" ("If you want to pass the next exam, you have to pull your socks up and study harder").

7. Tener mala leche (Have a bad temper)

This is an expression used when someone is angry. It can also mean to be malicious or to have bad intentions. Example: "No discutas hoy con Juan, tiene mala leche" ("Don't argue with Juan today, he's got a bad temper").

8. Hablar por los codos (Talk too much)

It is used when a person talks a lot and non-stop. For example: "Mi prima habla por los codos, no puedo entender cómo tiene tanto que decir" ("My cousin talks too much, I don’t understand how she has so much to say").

9. Tener buena o mala pinta (To look good or bad)

This is a very common phrase and is used to say that something looks good or bad. For example, when you are in a restaurant, and you say: "La comida tiene muy buena pinta" ("The food looks very good").

10. Es pan comido (It is a piece of cake)

Means that something is very easy to do, for example: "El examen fue pan comido, no tuve problemas para responder las preguntas" ("The exam was a piece of cake, I had no trouble answering the questions").

11. Dar la lata (Bother or Badger/Hassle)

Another very common expression used to say that a person is annoying us is "dar la lata". For example: "María no ha parado de dar la lata todo el día con el mismo tema" ("Maria has been bothering us all day with the same subject").

12. Estar hasta las narices (Tired as hell)

It means to be tired or fed up with something or someone, for example: "Estoy hasta las narices del ruido que hace el vecino con el piano" ("I'm tired as hell of the noise the neighbour makes with the piano").

Have you heard any of these expressions? Have you heard a different one that is not in this article? What colloquial expressions does your language have? Tell us in the comments!

It is important to note that colloquial language can vary according to region and culture; what is colloquial in one place may not be colloquial in another. In addition, colloquial language is appropriate in informal contexts, such as conversations between friends. However, it may not be appropriate in more formal situations, such as job interviews or academic presentations.

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Have you ever heard a Spanish expression that sounded strange? "Esto es pan comido" or "He metido la pata hasta el fondo". Well, these are colloquial Spanish expressions that will help you master the language.

The importance of understanding and using colloquial language is effective in gaining a deeper understanding of Spanish culture. We will show you some of the most common expressions, their meaning and some examples that will clear up any doubts of their context. And if you want to read this article in Spanish and practice your reading skills, just click here.

What is colloquial language?

Colloquial language is a form of verbal communication used in informal and everyday situations. It is a more relaxed, familiar language that reflects the way people speak in their daily lives. Therefore, it is based on a more natural vocabulary, gestures and intonation gain more importance and, of course, expressions and idioms specific to each place or region are used.

The use of colloquial language is a natural way of communicating and it is important for interacting in informal situations. It is also very useful for understanding a language such as Spanish, as you can integrate yourself more into its culture. So, if you are learning Spanish, these colloquial expressions may help you to understand the language better.

Colloquial expressions in Spanish and their meanings

These are some of the most used colloquial expressions in the Spanish language. Have you heard any of them before?

1.Estar en las nubes or Estar en la luna (To be in the clouds or To be over the moon)

It means to be distracted or thinking about something other than what is happening at the moment. For example: "Hoy estuve en las nubes en clase y no entendí nada" ("Today I was in the clouds in class, and I didn't understand anything").

2. Meter la pata (Screwed up)

It is used when someone inadvertently makes a mistake or says something inappropriate in a peculiar or sensitive situation. Example: "Ayer metí la pata al decirle a mi compañero que su idea no me gustaba" ("Yesterday I screwed up when I told my classmate that I didn't like his idea").

3. Echar una mano (Give a hand)

It means to help someone or have a person help you with a specific task. Example: "¿Puedes echarme una mano con este ensayo de ciencia?" ("Can you give me a hand with this science essay?").

4. Costar un ojo de la cara (Cost an arm and a leg)

It is often used when something is extremely expensive. For example: "Este nuevo smartphone cuesta un ojo de la cara" ("This new smartphone costs an arm and a leg").

5. Estar hecho polvo (To be knackered or To be exhausted)

This expression is very useful to say that you are tired. For example: “Nos estamos mudando, así que estamos hechos polvo” (“We are moving house, so we are kanckered”).

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