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How much of a local are you really? Take this short quiz featuring popular Spanish phrases to find out!
Q.1
The phrase ‘rocas sal’ is used when...
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You went on a beach run and sand got in your sneakers.
You wish to go rock collecting.
You want your margarita on the rocks, with salt on the rim.
Q.2
The phrase ‘pata salada’ is used to describe...
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Chicken fingers cooked Mexican Pacific style.
A sourpuss.
A person born in Puerto Vallarta.
Q.3
The phrase ‘con permiso’ is used when...
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You are trying to get by in a crowded situation.
You have permission to do something.
You have a valid driver’s license.
Q.4
The phrase ‘¿cuanto cuesta?’ is used when...
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You want to know the price of something.
You are asking when you are going on a quest with someone.
You think something is too expensive.
Q.5
The phrase ‘entrada por salida’ is used to indicate...
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You are wasting your time entering a business.
You are visiting someone in a hurry.
You are asking someone their business hours.
Q.6
The phrase ‘a la vuelta’ is used to indicate...
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Something/someone is located around the corner.
You want someone to turn around.
You are going somewhere and coming back.
Q.7
The phrase ‘¿dónde está?’ is used when...
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You are asking where something/someone is located.
You are asking someone if they will stay for dinner.
You want to know how your meat will be cooked at a restaurant.
Q.8
The phrase ‘plato fuerte’ is used to describe...
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A spicy dish.
A main course.
A healthy meal.
Q.9
The phrase ‘vámonos a mitas’ means...
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Let’s go Dutch.
Go to hell.
Let’s visit mitas.
Q.10
The phrase ‘no mames’ means...
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Don’t hurt me.
There are no girls here.
Seriously! or No way!
Q.11
The phrase, ‘¡qué mamón!’ means...
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What a genious!
What a hottie!
What an asshole!
Q.12
The phrase ‘¡qué padre! means...
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Let us pray!
How awesome is that!
Hot daddy!
Q.13
The phrase ‘a huevo’ means...
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Obviously.
Fried, sunny side up.
A stinky fart.
Q.14
The phrase ‘ni madres’ means...
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No way.
Behold the Sierra Madre!
Don’t bring your mother.
Q.15
When you wonder when something will get done and the answer you receive is ‘ahorita,’ it means...
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Who the hell knows!
Right now.
In a little while.
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