On the Metro
NeutralDirections you will hear while getting around Santiago.
IN CHILEBájate en la próxima y combina con la Línea 1.
MEANS / EQUIVALENTGet off at the next station and transfer to Line 1.
Real-life situations
What you will hear outside the textbook.
We compare a Chilean phrase with a more neutral equivalent so you can understand the context.
Having once
NeutralA very common meal in Chile, usually in the late afternoon.
IN CHILE¿Tomamos once tipo siete?
MEANS / EQUIVALENTShall we have some tea/coffee and something to eat around seven?
At the street market
NeutralShopping, quantities, and everyday interactions.
IN CHILEDeme dos kilos, por favor. ¿Cuánto sería?
MEANS / EQUIVALENTI would like two kilos. How much is it?
At work
NeutralInformal workplace conversations.
IN CHILEEstoy lleno de pega, pero lo veo al tiro.
MEANS / EQUIVALENTI have work in the morning.
At a party
NeutralInvitations and informal gatherings.
IN CHILELleguen como a las diez y después vemos si salimos.
MEANS / EQUIVALENTAre you going to the party tonight?
Asking for directions
NeutralShort, very common phrases.
IN CHILEEs acá cerca: dos cuadras y doblai a la derecha.
MEANS / EQUIVALENTExcuse me, is it nearby?