Spanish Expression · Native
sin pelos en la lengua
blunt / outspoken / to speak one's mind
Pronunciation: seen PEH-los en lah LEN-gwah
Meaning
To speak openly and directly, without mincing words or holding anything back.
Example
Mi abuela siempre dice lo que piensa sin pelos en la lengua.
My grandmother always speaks her mind without holding anything back.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice sin pelos en la lengua out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Spanish expression.