10 Untranslatable Spanish Words

Spanish words that didn’t make it to the English vocabulary, but should have:

1. Friolero

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One who is especially sensitive to cold temperatures.

2. Estrenar

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To use something for the first time.

3. Sobremesa

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The time spent after lunch or dinner, talking to the people you shared the meal with.

4. Desvelar

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To prevent, stop, or be deprived of sleep.

5. Desamor

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Lack of love or affection.

6. Tuerto

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One who is blind in one eye.

7. Comadre

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A female friend with whom another woman has particular confidence and friendship.

8. Concuñado

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Sibling of the spouse of one’s own brother or sister.

9. Madrugar

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To wake up at dawn or very early in the morning.

10. Empalagar

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To feel annoyance or boredom from eating, especially if it’s sweet.

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