Casual English: slangs, expresiones and phrasal verbs

Imma/I'mma

I'mma” = “I'm going to” (voy a).

It's a very informal expression commonly used in casual American English, especially in conversations, music, and social media.

Lemme

An informal form of let me. Example: Lemme check. = Déjame revisar.

Kinda

An informal form of kind of; somewhat or a little. Example: I'm kinda tired. = Estoy algo cansado.

Gotta

Informal form of got to / have got to; must or need to. Example: I gotta go. = Me tengo que ir.

Gimme

Informal form of give me. Example: Gimme a second. = Dame un segundo.

Outta

Informal form of out of. Example: We're outta time. = Se nos acabó el tiempo.

Lemme know

Let me know; tell me or keep me informed. Example: Lemme know when you're home. = Avísame cuando llegues a casa.

Make out

1. 🧠 Make out = Understand or distinguish

This is the meaning we used earlier: trying to understand something that's difficult to hear, see, or recognize.

"I can't make out what you're saying."

No logro entender lo que estás diciendo.

2-Make out = Besarse apasionadamente

"They were making out." — Se estaban besando apasionadamente.

"I made out with her last night." — Me besé apasionadamente con ella anoche.

"They made out at the party." — Se estuvieron besando en la fiesta.

3. 💰 Make out = Do well or manage to get something

This meaning is a little less obvious.

For example:

"How did you make out on your exam?"

¿Cómo te fue en el examen?

Or:

"We made out pretty well in the deal."

Nos fue bastante bien en el trato.

You'll often encounter this meaning in expressions like make out well, make out okay, or make out badly.

4. 📝 Make out = Fill out or write something

This usage is more context-dependent and can sound somewhat formal or old-fashioned.

For example:

"The check was made out to John."

El cheque estaba expedido a nombre de John.

And:

"Make the check out to my company."

Expide el cheque a nombre de mi empresa.

I can't be bothered

I don't want to make the effort. Example: I can't be bothered to cook. = Me da flojera cocinar.

I don't feel like it

I don't want to do it right now. Example: I don't feel like going out. = No tengo ganas de salir.

It depends on my mood

It changes depending on how I feel. Example: What music do you listen to? It depends on my mood. = Depende de mi estado de ánimo.

Not anymore

Something was true before but isn't true now. Example: I don't work there anymore. = Ya no trabajo ahí.

Hang out

To spend relaxed, casual time with someone. Example: Wanna hang out later? = ¿Quieres pasar el rato más tarde?

Get over

To recover from something or stop being upset about it. Example: She got over the breakup. = Superó la ruptura.

Gibberish

Palabras o sonidos que no tienen sentido o que resultan incomprensibles.

They're speaking gibberish." = Están hablando en un idioma incomprensible.

Hit “someone” Up

To contact or message someone. Example: Hit me up later. = Escríbeme más tarde.