뜻
To be extremely good-looking or handsome.
문화적 배경
In Spain, comparing people to food (cheese) or machines (trains) is a sign of high praise. It's very common in 'terrazas' culture. While understood, Mexicans might more frequently use 'estar un cuero' or 'estar bien bueno/a' to express the same level of attraction. The phrase is gender-blind in its noun usage. 'Un tren' is used for everyone, reflecting a linguistic quirk where the object of comparison doesn't change.
Use it for both genders
Don't worry about changing 'tren' to 'trena'. It's a fixed phrase!
Watch your verb
Using 'ser' makes you sound like you are literally a locomotive.
뜻
To be extremely good-looking or handsome.
Use it for both genders
Don't worry about changing 'tren' to 'trena'. It's a fixed phrase!
Watch your verb
Using 'ser' makes you sound like you are literally a locomotive.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct verb for the idiom.
Esa actriz ______ como un tren.
Idioms describing appearance or state in this context always use 'estar'.
Complete the phrase.
¡Madre mía! Tu primo está como un ______.
The standard idiom uses 'tren' to denote extreme attractiveness.
In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Está como un tren'?
Context check:
This is an informal, colloquial phrase best suited for casual social settings.
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시각 학습 자료
Ways to say 'Hot' in Spanish
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Esa actriz ______ como un tren.
Idioms describing appearance or state in this context always use 'estar'.
¡Madre mía! Tu primo está como un ______.
The standard idiom uses 'tren' to denote extreme attractiveness.
Context check:
This is an informal, colloquial phrase best suited for casual social settings.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문It is a compliment, but like 'smoking hot,' it depends on the person and the setting. Use it with friends, not strangers.
No, it is almost exclusively used for people's physical appearance.
It is understood everywhere, but it is much more frequent in Spain.
관련 표현
Estar como un queso
synonymTo be very attractive.
Ser un bombón
similarTo be a 'sweetie' or very cute/handsome.
Estar cañón
synonymTo be smoking hot.
