Verbs in English Without Direct Translation in Spanish
13 English verbs that have no single-word equivalent in Spanish — from 'to ghost' to 'to vibe'. Learn what Spanish speakers actually say instead.
13 English verbs that have no single-word equivalent in Spanish — from 'to ghost' to 'to vibe'. Learn what Spanish speakers actually say instead.
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to ghost →
to hang out →
to vent →
to flake →
to catch up →
We should ______ this weekend and watch a movie. (hang out / date / crash)
He completely ______ me after the date. (ghosted / flaked / bailed)
I need to ______ because I'm stressed. (vent / bail / vibe)
She ______ on our plans again. (flaked / ghosted / dated)
My friends really ______ me ______ before the concert. (hyped ... up / bailed ... out / flaked ... out)
Translate: 'Vamos a pasar el rato mañana.'
Translate: 'Necesito desahogarme.'
Translate: 'Me dejó de hablar de repente.'
Translate: 'No me quedes mal.'
Translate: 'Estoy viendo toda la serie seguida.'
You're inviting someone to spend time casually. Which verb fits?
Someone canceled on you last minute. Which verb describes this?
You stayed awake all night studying. Which expression fits?
Translate: 'Can I crash at your place tonight?'
Translate: 'We really vibe.'
Translate: 'Don't bail on me this time!'