Here are some of my favourites that Spanish-speakers use when talking about their everyday life. 1. Al Mal Tiempo, Buena Cara – “When the Going Gets Rough, the Tough Get Going” This saying’s literal translation in English is “to bad weather, good face”. Whenever you find yourself in a bad situation, remember this Spanish proverb. Oh I agree completely! I have definitely learned a lot in her class in regards to vocab and grammar. My professor is a wonderful person and very smart, no doubt. A Ph.D in Spanish is something I'll never have. I think the rest of the class who aren't native (there are some who are) find her very relatable. It means "I hope you get fucked by a fish". ( I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, that’s for sure) 35. Que te den. Up yours. This is used like ‘fuck you’. (also used in Spain) 36. Que te den por culo. Also used like 'fuck you' same as the previous one, and also mainly used in Spain. Learning Basic Greetings. Download Article. 1. Start with "ÂĄHola!" This is the basic greeting in Spanish, and can be used to greet any person in any situation. Latin American culture in particular can be quite formal, so when in doubt, this is the best way to greet someone. noun. 1. (piece of luggage) a. la maleta. (F) My cousin took an empty suitcase for a stroll around the block.Mi primo le dio la vuelta a la cuadra con una maleta vacĂ­a. b. la valija. (F) “Soy un desastre” is a more informal way to say “I am bad” in Spanish. This phrase can be used in a lighthearted way to express that you are not good at something. “Soy malĂ­simo” is a more emphatic way to say “I am very bad” in Spanish. This phrase is appropriate when you want to express that you are extremely bad at something. phrase. 1. (general) a. hablo muy mal español. Although I've been studying for years, my Spanish is very bad. Aunque hace años que estudio, hablo muy mal español. b. mi español es muy malo. My Spanish is very bad. I speak French better.Mi español es muy malo. Hablo mejor francĂ©s. Translate I am sorry but my spanish is very bad. See 2 authoritative translations of I am sorry but my spanish is very bad in Spanish with example sentences and audio pronunciations. Formal way: Bien (No emotion, very generic) Unformal ways: Chido (Cool people that are happy) AquĂ­ nomĂĄs (Bussy people that don't want to have a conversation) I'm Ok, I guess: Formal way: MĂĄs o menos (I have problems but I am kind of positive) Unformal way: Ay la llevo (I'm not fine, but I don't want to give you details) Swear word: penis, but also is the arc of the crossbow and a type of sailing boat mast. Verga dura. A hard penis. Verga muy grande. A very big penis. Pelotudo. You have big balls (testicles) but in a dumb way. Tarado. A douchebag, a retard. Kw8z09.