crack
“crack” means “star” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
star
Also: ace, whiz
📝 In Action
Messi es un crack en el fútbol.
A1Messi is a star at soccer.
¡Eres un crack! Gracias por arreglar mi ordenador.
A2You're a legend! Thanks for fixing my computer.
Mi hermana es una crack de las matemáticas.
B1My sister is a math whiz.
crack
📝 In Action
El consumo de crack es un problema de salud pública.
B2The consumption of crack is a public health problem.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: crack
Question 1 of 1
If your friend passes a very difficult exam with a perfect score, what could you say to them?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed from English. In English, it originally referred to 'crack' horses (those of the highest quality) and later moved into sports and general talent in Spanish.
First recorded: Mid-20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'crack' a bad word in Spanish?
Not at all! When used to describe a person, it is a high compliment meaning they are excellent at something.
Can I say 'una crack' for a woman?
Yes! While 'un crack' is the traditional masculine form, 'una crack' is very common and perfectly acceptable today.