The bitter end. La sal.

Question

I was speaking with my friend about past relationships! She kept saying:

"Es la sal."

He is the salt? What the heck?

Then I realized she probably meant "He is bitter." Is it common to refer to someone that is bitter as "the salt'?

Answer 1

Here is what the SD dictionary says:

(Latinoamérica) (mala suerte) misfortune; piece of bad luck sal

It's amazing what's in there.

Briliant! - annierats, Oct 20, 2012

Very interesting! Thanks! - EmWood414, Oct 21, 2012

Answer 2

I have never heard that before. I am curious to hear what others have to say.