Fósforo (en. Phosphorus)

/ˈfos.fo.ɾo/

Synonyms

  • cerillo
  • fósforo de seguridad
  • palo encendedor

Slang Meanings

Match as a synonym for a person who is useless
That guy is a match, he can't do anything right.
Ese tipo es un fósforo, no sabe hacer nada bien.
Match as someone who extinguishes easily
Don't be a match, cheer up.
No seas fósforo, anímate.