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Eres un aguafiestas

Meaning: You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.

Language: Spanish

Literally: You're a water-party

Category: Insult

Origin: Agua ('water') + fiestas ('parties') = someone who drenches every celebration.

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