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ligar

English translation of ligar

flirt

The Spanish word 'ligar' translates to 'flirt' in English. It is a verb often used to describe the playful behavior people demonstrate to show fondness or romantic interest towards one another. It could range from playful banter, flattering compliments, to body language often with a lighter and endearing tone. It's a common term in the context of romance and dating in Spanish conversation.


Example sentences using: ligar

Él quiere ligar con ella en la fiesta.

English translation of Él quiere ligar con ella en la fiesta.

He wants to flirt with her at the party.

In this example, the phrase implies that someone is interested in romantically engaging with another person during a social event.

Siempre es divertido ligar en las aplicaciones de citas.

English translation of Siempre es divertido ligar en las aplicaciones de citas.

It’s always fun to flirt on dating apps.

Here, the phrase illustrates the context of using dating applications to engage in flirtation or romantic advances.

Cuando se siente seguro, le gusta ligar en el bar.

English translation of Cuando se siente seguro, le gusta ligar en el bar.

When he feels confident, he likes to flirt at the bar.

This example shows how confidence can influence someone's willingness to engage in flirtation in a casual setting like a bar.

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