A1 Idiom Informal

No tener pelos en la lengua

To not mince words

Significado

To speak very directly and frankly, without hesitation.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, this is used quite frequently in casual conversation to praise someone's authenticity. In Mexico, it is also common, but people might also use 'ser muy directo' to avoid sounding too aggressive. Argentines value directness and often use this to describe people who are 'sinceros' (sincere).

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Use it to praise

Use this phrase when you want to compliment someone for being brave enough to tell the truth.

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Context matters

Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close; it might sound like you don't care about being polite.

Significado

To speak very directly and frankly, without hesitation.

🎯

Use it to praise

Use this phrase when you want to compliment someone for being brave enough to tell the truth.

⚠️

Context matters

Don't say this to your boss unless you are very close; it might sound like you don't care about being polite.

Teste-se

Select the correct way to say someone is very direct.

Juan siempre dice lo que piensa. Él...

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: no tiene pelos en la lengua

The idiom requires the negative to mean 'direct'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Select the correct way to say someone is very direct. Choose A1

Juan siempre dice lo que piensa. Él...

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: no tiene pelos en la lengua

The idiom requires the negative to mean 'direct'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

It depends on the context. It can be a compliment or a warning about someone's bluntness.

Better to avoid it. Use 'soy muy directo' instead.

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Ir al grano

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