Spanish Idiom · Intermediate
pecho frío
a menace, a tilted person, a person on tilt
Pronunciation: /ˌpet͡ʃo ˈfɾio/
Meaning
a menace, a tilted person, a person on tilt
Example
Antes de ganar la Copa Mundial, lo acusaron a Lionel Messi de ser pecho frío.
Before winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi would be accused of being "cold-chested."
Practice tips
- Practice pecho frío out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish idiom is for intermediate-level learners.