Common Puerto Rican Spanish Phrases A fuego. This phrase literally means “on fire,” but everyone—from toddlers to the elderly—uses the expression to say something is really pleasing or that someone is very attractive. ... Chacho. ... La piña está agria. ... Mijo/a. ... ¡No me molestes! ... Mira. ... ¡Wepa! ... Nítido. More items... Oct 14, 2022