Five Spanish idioms every beginner should know

Five Spanish idioms every beginner should know

Author: Coffee Break Languages August 3, 2026 Duration: 7:34

Spanish idioms are a great way to make your conversations sound more natural from the very beginning. In this episode, Anabel introduces five beginner-friendly expressions you'll hear in everyday Spanish:


  1. tenerlo en la punta de la lengua
  2. costar un ojo de la cara (or un riñón)
  3. echar una mano
  4. comerse la cabeza
  5. trabajar codo con codo


You'll learn what they mean, when native speakers use them, and how to start using these practical idioms with confidence in your own Spanish.


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