flipar
to freak out / to be amazed / to be tripping
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/fliˈpaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Originally from English 'to flip out,' this verb got fully absorbed into Spanish youth slang in the '80s and never left. 'Estoy flipando' is the go-to expression when something shocks you — good or bad. 'Flipar en colores' means to be absolutely gobsmacked. It's Spain-only slang; say it in Latin America and they'll know you've been watching too many Spanish YouTubers.
📝 Example Sentences
Estoy flipando con los precios de los alquileres en Madrid.
I'm freaking out at the rental prices in Madrid.
¡Tú flipas si piensas que voy a hacer eso!
You're tripping if you think I'm going to do that!