crack
KRAHKnounInformal
A Peninsular Spanish slang term. Browse all Spanish slang.
What it means
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