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crack

KRAHKnounInformal

A Peninsular Spanish slang term. Browse all Spanish slang.

What it means

  1. A star; someone exceptionally good at something. Eres un crack is high, casual praise and has nothing to do with the drug.

Examples with translations

  • Gracias, tío, eres un crack.

    Thanks, mate, you're a legend.

  • Ese chaval es un crack con la pelota.

    That lad is brilliant with a ball.

Where it comes from

Borrowed from English sporting usage — a crack player — and narrowed in Spanish to mean an outstanding individual. Football commentary is the main channel.

Other forms

Similar terms:
fiera, máquina