Tirarle los tejos
Seduce or show romantic interest towards another person
Desde que llegamos, el chico de la barra no para de tirarte los tejos.
You'd use it commenting to someone that the bartender was flirting with your friend all evening.
It means flirting or trying to get someone's romantic attention in a more or less obvious way. 'Tejo' is the seed/fruit of the yew tree, and the image is of 'throwing something' to catch someone's attention, like tossing a small stone; hence the sense of 'making moves'. Very common in Spain and sounds colloquial but not as vulgar as other expressions.
"Tirarle los tejos" does not mean to have fight in public, to cheat on someone, to tease someone to get a reaction. It specifically means "Seduce or show romantic interest towards another person".
Why Learn Spanish after dark - lovers' edition?
🎯 Why Learn Romantic and Intimate Spanish
If you're dating a Spanish speaker, planning romantic trips to Spain, or simply consuming Spanish media and missing crucial context in love scenes, this course fills that critical gap. Real romantic fluency goes far beyond 'te quiero' and 'te amo' — it encompasses the playful teasing, affectionate nicknames, sensual vocabulary, and intimate expressions that define real relationships. Standard Spanish courses stop at holding hands; this one doesn't.
👤 Who This Course Is For
Designed for intermediate Spanish learners (B1-B2 level) who are in relationships with Spanish speakers, planning to date in Spanish-speaking countries, or want comprehensive language skills that include romantic and intimate contexts. This course is for adults who recognize that true language fluency includes understanding how people express affection, desire, and intimacy — not just business transactions and tourist interactions. You should already be comfortable with basic Spanish grammar and ready to explore the more personal, adult side of the language.
📚 What You'll Learn
Master dozens of authentic Spanish expressions for romance, affection, and intimacy used throughout Spain. Learn everything from sweet pet names (cariño, cielo, bombón) to more passionate vocabulary, flirting phrases, and expressions used in intimate contexts. Each expression comes with detailed cultural context about when it's appropriate, how different levels of formality work in romantic situations, and regional variations. You'll understand the difference between expressions used in new relationships versus long-term partnerships, playful teasing versus genuine romance, and appropriate versus inappropriate contexts.