What are some Spanish words that have no literal English translation?

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One example is "sobremesa," which refers to the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and relaxation. Another is "empalagar," conveying the feeling of being overwhelmed or disgusted by something overly sweet or sentimental.
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here are a few Spanish words that don't have an exact literal translation in English: "Sobremesa" - The time spent chatting at the table after a meal. "Estrenar" - To wear or use something for the first time. "Merienda" - An afternoon snack or tea time. "Tocayo/tocaya" -...
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here are a few Spanish words that don't have an exact literal translation in English: "Sobremesa" - The time spent chatting at the table after a meal. "Estrenar" - To wear or use something for the first time. "Merienda" - An afternoon snack or tea time. "Tocayo/tocaya" - Someone who shares your first name. "Friolero/friolento" - A person who feels the cold easily. "Empalagar" - To be overwhelmed by excessive sweetness, like from eating too much candy. "Te quiero" - Expressing affection between "I like you" and "I love you." "Sobremesa" - The relaxed conversation after a meal, lingering at the table. "Desvelado" - Unable to sleep or stay awake due to worry or excitement. "Estrenar" - Using or wearing something for the first time. read less
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Say ¡hasta la vista! to boring conversations

Here are a few Spanish words that might not have a direct English equivalent: Sobremesa: The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation. Merienda: An afternoon snack or light meal. Estrenar: To use or wear something for the first time. Friolero/a: Someone...
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Here are a few Spanish words that might not have a direct English equivalent: Sobremesa: The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation. Merienda: An afternoon snack or light meal. Estrenar: To use or wear something for the first time. Friolero/a: Someone who is particularly sensitive to cold. Empalagar: The feeling of being overwhelmed or bored by something overly sweet or repetitive. Madrugada: The period from midnight until dawn. Saudade: A deep emotional state of longing or nostalgia, often with a sense of incompleteness. Tocayo/Tocaya: Someone who shares your first name. These words may convey nuanced cultural or emotional concepts that mi read less
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