Te escribo por whats (Ill write to you on WhatsApp). 2. noun In a similar vein, AMLO supporters who take to dogpiling (mass online abuse) critics of the Mexican Presidents administration or politcs. See Cagar. e.g. Googling produced mixed results where some said it was a fake word used only in Hollywood, others claimed it just meant friend, and some . Un chingo: A lot, many or much, can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. Sobres exclam Expressing the affirmative. A very brutal drug cartel founded in the city of Guadalajara. Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. See Chingar for context. Temazcal noun A prehispanic steam bath, in which a brew of herbs is poured over hot volcanic stones. Viste el gol de Ronaldo? noun Appellation referring to a young man, equivalent of dude, or mate. 2. noun A disgraceful thing or act. Echar Aguas verb To keep an eye out, or watch for approaching danger. Jacal noun A shack, or rustic living shelter. Thousands of useful phrases, idioms and examples. Son of a bitch. : exclam Fuck it! e.g. La luz esta en roja, pero me la voy a pasar a la Viva Mexico. (The stoplight is red, but Im going anyway because Long Live Mexico!). Patinada verb The action of mopping ones plate after finishing a meal. Equivalent of skeletons in the closet in English. Dar Lata verb To make problems, or nag. Sincronizada noun A dish created by taking two (generally wheat) tortillas and making sandwich out of them, with a filling, and preparing them on a grill. Al Gusto adj Usually referring to food, prepared in the style which the diner desires. Spanish Slang Words | Stop talking like you're reading from a Spanish dictionary! What do you want to comer?. Go fuck yourself.' Used in the context of taking a quick decision. Tenemos tiempo que no bochincheamos (Its been ages since we tore it up.). Ahuevo exclam An exclamation in the affirmative. Also el del estribo. expression To reveal a secret or piece of gossip. e.g. V Pequeo noun The letter V. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Common Mexican Slang Words and Expressions 1. No manches exclam A polite way of saying No Mames. In context, used to refer to a persons partner. Verga noun. (also used in Spain) 36. Darle las tres verb To take the final few puffs on a cigarette or other smokeable item, in order to finish it. Sape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. Thus, those members of the mountain peasant classes who became the barons of local narcotic production became known as buchnes (from buche, meaning throat) he of the swollen throat. Salerazo noun The drooping flesh around the tricep and upper arms which can appear during old age. Madre noun Common catch-all pronoun, as in a substitution for the actual noun for something which you might be referring to. e.g. exclam Expression used to indicate irritation or annoyance at another person. From expressing surprise and shock to outrage, no mames loosely translates to 'no fucking way' or 'what the fuck'. Quin Pomp? El nuevo iPhone esta muy perro.. It can be seen here. Vaso Michelado A frosted glass with condiments prepared to be mixed with beer. Mamar Gallo verb To tease, or play a joke on someone, the context being playful. Mamalona adj Beautiful, excellent, or sexy. A steal. Lingoda's expert teachers know all the latest slang and can help you with your Spanish conversation skills. Pipope noun Pejorative abbreviation for a native of Puebla State: Pinche Poblano Pendejo (Fucking Idiot from Puebla). Vamos a echar una bohemia (Lets get together for a drink and a sing-song/knees-up). In a football team, if one of the teams defenders is clearly a weaker player than his colleagues, then he is the potato, and should be targeted in order to win. Very common expression meaning that something is excellent excellent, or the best. Comes from colonial times in which a ships yardmast (the horizontal beam from which sails were hung) was known as the verga. Ojete noun Asshole, given that the technical meaning of the word is a circular perforation or opening. De Huevos adj Excellent, or very impressive. Get a move on!, or Hurry Up!. Take it, so you can bless yourself). figeater beetle, June bug (Cotinis mutabilis) (Mexico, slang) active (top) homosexual or bisexual (Chicano, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) black person e.g. Campal noun A brawl, or fight involving more than two pugilists. Equivalent of let the cat out of the bag. Disclaimer: These translations and definitions have been done to the best of my knowledge, and without prejudice or malice. Tenochttlan noun The nahuatl term for Mexico City, as it was known under the Aztecs who inhabited the area. Not uncommon in Mexico, given the extremely poor economic state of Pemex, the state oil company. Astronomy, space and the universe. After a heavy drinking session, clients would buy their te-por-ocho pesos in the street in the hope of mitigating their hangovers. Essentially, we'll recreate the sounds with English words, so that you know how to say each word without having to mimic a native speaker! Pinche 1. Sign up with your email address to get notifications about Alasdairs latest work. a person who has died their hair colour to blonde. venezuela, venezuelan, slang, venezolano, eslang, jerga, idioma, espaol, Thinking of Moving to Mexico? Literally to reveal the copper, given that in comparison to gold, which is of a similar colour, copper is a baser metal. Bochinchear verb To make a ruckus, or commotion, often in the context of the consumption of alcohol. Shiv exclam Cheers in the Zapotec indigenous language, native to southern Oaxaca. i.e. It would be extremely ill-advised to refer to an air hostess in this way. Hopefully, by this point you aren't thinking, "A m, pln" to these Puerto Rican Slang expressions. e.g. Chinga su Madre! Not, as one journalist at the Daily Mirror once translated it: Asta La Vista. Literally, to have a long canine tooth, referring to predatory animals who, when they have survived for a long time in the wild, have very long and sharp teeth, and are expert in the hunting of their prey. I have a lot of work.. A su mecha! Duda, no quedarse con expression To go ahead and do something that you are considering. En Chinga: adj Hurried, or under pressure. Descriptive of a person who appears to be very powerful, rich or elegant; but in reality does not have the resources to back it up, or is hollow. Even though Spanish curse words are fun to learn, you aren't going to be able to hold a conversation with them. Que hubo exclalm Whats up? Dejame preguntar a la morra (Let me ask my girlfriend). 9. In Mexican culture, corn is the most delicious and commonly eaten carbohydrate, and maiz prieto means dark-coloured corn. Dote noun A dowry paid by the grooms side of the family. Amarrar Navajas verh To instigate or encourage conflict in which one will not be involved. Therefore, Quin pomp chelas? (who bought the beers?) Achichincle noun A subordinate, or employee. e.g. Marquesita noun A street dish originating in the Yucatan peninsula, in which crpe batter is pressed into a large pancake in a specially-made waffle press, filled with any of a variety of toppings (although most feature Edam cheese), rolled into a tube, and eaten. Because of all the attention Hollywood has put on cartels. La Maa Colloquial term for organized crime. e.g. e.g. This is 100% a Caribbean Spanish slang term. The oxford dictionary of slang. The oxford dictionary of slang. Tecnico noun A nominal goodie, or good guy, in a lucha libre wrestling show. The Grim Reaper. 10. No soy monedita de oro expression Im not here to please everybody. Vale Verga exclam Its worthless. Comer Payaso verb To be in a silly mood, or to be in a fit of laughter. e.g. To have blue blood. Literally a dogs paw. Hampn noun A gangster, from the word hampa. e.g. Palero noun An individual who is quick, or easily convinced, to change their allegiances. as in, I wouldnt even do it if I were drunk. e.g. es mi Gallo expression referring to something the speaker wants, desires, or is interested in. This uncouth practice has since become synonymous with being a loser.. expression To reveal a truth which will cause problems. Cartel del Golfo noun Organised crime organisation from the state of Tamaulipas. Ponerse vergas verb Rude version of ponerse trucha. Juarense noun A native of Ciudad Juarez. As in You dont need to ask permission, its your own to give. El tiene mucha lana (He has a lot of money). Wey- "Dude" Let's start with the most common Mexican slang term. 2. adj Pejorative description meaning ugly, rude, bad, dangerous or cruel. Equivalent to the way shit is often used in English. i.e. Most often decorated with feathers. Stems from the phrase Mndame. See this report for more information on Escamoles. Golfato noun A persons sharpened sense for easy women. This comes from a bitter tea-like hangover cure sold on the streets of Mexico City in the early 20th Century, which was sold for eight pesos a serving. Anda chirundo por la casa (He goes around the house butt-naked). Chambear verb To work for pay. Jiricuazo noun A smack on the back of the head. Torta Ahogada noun A drowned sandwich a dish typical to Guadalajara, in which a torta is put in a bath of the same carnitas consomm which has resulted form the meats preparation. Caminera noun A drink, usually a beer, taken to be consumed on the way to the next destination. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). e.g. I ate too much chilli.). The etymology of this slang stems from the name Graciela, which is similar enough to the word Cerveza to be substituted for it in slang vernacular. Aguitado adj A sad or pensative mood. Mexican Slang | SpanishDict Vocabulary Mexican Slang 51 words by SpanishDict Start the Quiz Share tapato from Guadalajara rale! Piojo noun A cheeky individual, who seeks to take personal advantage of a situation. Aguantar Vara expression Meaning to Man-up, or endure. 3. verb In the context of cagar a alguien, to yell at someone, or give them a bollocking. Villameln noun An individual who feigns to have an interest in a certain cultural activity, but is in fact ignorant of its finer points and is often merely doing so out of affectation. Pulque noun The fermented juice of the agave, turned into a popular alcoholic drink, generally with an ABV of around 5%. Often, but not always, despective. Que poca madre!, noun The mixed language of Spanish and English, i.e. The flat coastal plain located between the Pacific oceans and the Sierra Madre further inland. 1. noun Offensive term used to denigrate the target. Escupe Lupe exclam Sacrilegious and offensive expression demanding that a person hurry up and play, most commonly used in dominoes. Groseria noun. ', indicating one is at the service of another. 3. noun An important person or boss. Hacer con las nalgas verb To do something in a slap-dash, or low-quality, manner. Costar un Huevo expression For something to be very expensive, or require a great deal of effort. e.g. i.e. Chiquilique noun A sea creature known in English as a Pacific Mole Crab. Changos! Literally to be in the guava orchard. Gayola noun The worst row of seats in the house or theater. Wrestlers are divided between rudos and tecnicos. An asshole in American. Literally a bite. expression Who paid? This expression is an irregular verb in that it has no real infinitive, or any other grammatical form other than the third-person past tense. Diablito noun Electric power illicitly redirected from the main power grid. Reverendo Pelmazo title A despective term usted to refer to President Obrador by his detractors. e.g. - "Do it right away". Wife, girlfriend, or long-term partner. Chinga tu Madre! Explicar con peras y manzanas To explain something in a very basic way, to ensure people understand. (Cool!) Some in Mexico still refer to the capital by its original name. This comes from the phrase tener el colmillo largo. Mixteco noun Indigenous peoples native to the northern sierras of Oaxaca state. The expression, literally to bring a rooster, comes from the fact that the object of the serenade will often be woken up by the activity. Me mama, Te mama, Le mama, Nos mama, etc. Partir el queso verb To be the person to cut the cheese is to be the host, or most important individual within a social setting. tener lo Huevos llenos expression To be completely fed up, irrritated or annoyed by something or someone. Tirar Rostro verb To show off ones good looks, often in a coquettish way. Used to express ones connections to the criminal underworld. Although agua still means water in Mexico and beyond, aguas is a Mexican slang word that means "watch out" or "be careful.". 25. List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. Tirar Para verb To engage in sexual intercourse. e.g. Porfiriato noun The historical period of 1876 to 1911 during which General Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico as president/dictator. Wikipedia entry here. Tepache noun A drink made from fermented pineapple skin. No conozco el pozole verde de Chilapa, pero el de Acapulco me gusta mucho.. Juareo noun A despective term for a native of Ciudad Juarez. Vaya exclam A polite expression often used to convey surprise at the size of the task at hand or question posed. Godn noun A person who works in an office from 9am to 5pm. e.g. Me carga la verga/chingada exclam Expressive of frustration, or bad luck. e.g. Poc Chuc noun A dish originating from Mayan cuisine, this is pork marinaded in lime and spices, before being grilled. Copili noun An Aztec, or indigenous, headdress. This is not a common term, as it comes more from Central America, but it is widely understood throughout the country. Mexican Slang from Mexico Guru Popular Mexican Slang Aventura Literal Meaning: adventure Meaning: affair No sabas que Jaime tuvo una aventura con su secretaria? Concede cambio de luces A road sign commonly seen on federal highways asking motorists to be considerate of their headlights when passing oncoming vehicles. Horchata noun A popular beverage made from the starchy water resulting from the boiling of rice, which is sweetened for consumption. Chale exp An expression of disappointment or frustration. Carnitas noun A preparation of pork in its confit (i.e. Peje The nickname of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, El Peje. Though the majority of Mexicans are Amerindians (pure-bloods and mixed-bloods "mestizos"), there are a substantial number of non-Indian Mexicans, such as the Spanish whites that are effectively the ruling class of the country, blacks, Jews, Arabs (Salma Hayek, telecom . Grilla noun A vocal and forthright argument. Ladronzuelo noun A professional mugger. Bolillo noun A bread roll, or individual sized piece of bread. The animals heart, lungs and liver. Zcalo noun A town or citys main square. Yastas exclam Informal way of saying, or writing, ya estas (There you go). A wank. Lencha noun Despective and offensive word for lesbian. Me gustara comermela. (I would like to have sex with her). To down a drink in one go. Buena Onda adj A person who is easygoing or pleasant to be with. Also known as Aporreadillo. Its most commonly eaten in taco form, with coriander, onion and pineapple. patear. Cuate noun Friend, or mate. Tapata/o A native of the city of Guadalajara. It is also used as an intensifier (e.g., I have to go to the puta (fuckin') DMV).. @juuulian9 @kayleeshoe23 I went to get my physical today. (Be careful!) See other entry for details. Cargar la Cruz verb To be hungover. Comes from the word for falcon. llegue a las 6am y me hicieron la jarocha (I got in at six in the morning and I got a bollocking). e.g. The etymology of the word comes from the Nahuatl term Chilantzin, meaning foreigner or stranger. e.g. Jalisquillo noun A pejorative term for a native of the state of Jalisco, and often specifically the city of Guadalajara. The original piatas are a ball with seven spikes protruding from them, designed to represent the seven deadly sins. La Roa noun Any form of skin disease or rash. A m, pln. Cheve noun A Norteo equivalent of Chela. Jarocho noun A native of the coast of Veracruz state. Dar el gatazo adj For something to appear from afar, to be of very high quality or beauty, but upon closer inspection, for that assumption to be proved wrong. Also Frenar los tacos. Guajolotera noun A public bus which follows an informal start-stop route. Topure noun Indigenous term for rich, red, loamy soil, found particularly in volcanic regions. Quiobolas exclam Rude alternative to que hubole, given that it suffixes the word bolas. Monda noun Penis. tirar a la portera. Heard pronounced as baggin. noun Penis, in the region of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cola que te pisen expression To have a shady past. 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