People who grow up in a Mexican culture within the United States. Chavo/Chava A boy/girl or young person. Se la pel (They fucked up), adj In the context of the male penis, the act of fellatio. Me da culo ir a Acapulco (Im scared of going to Acapulco). e.g. Do you want to come?). El gol de Salah gol era una chulada (Salah scored a beautiful goal). Chaqueta can also mean jacket, but it can mean masturbation too. Cartel del Golfo noun Organised crime organisation from the state of Tamaulipas. Up yours. (also used in Spain) 36. Teporocho noun A common alcoholic, or vagrant. A blow-job. Palero noun An individual who is quick, or easily convinced, to change their allegiances. e.g. The word Chamber became Mexicanized, to become the verb Chambear and the noun Chamba. que buena peda anoche (What a good party that was last night), A state of complete inebriation. The oxford dictionary of slang. Madre noun Common catch-all pronoun, as in a substitution for the actual noun for something which you might be referring to. Lagunero noun A native of the city of Torren, Coahuila. Contrary to popular misconception, "Mexican" is not a racial or ethnic group. e.g. Note: While tacos outside of Mexico are generally seen as friend hard-shell tortillas, these are not generally found within Mexico, and are rather classed as 'Tex-Mex cusine. Searching for Mexican slang in Facebook A Software System for automatic extraction of comments obtained from Facebook was developed in order to identify common expressions used in the Mexican slang. Que choro nos ech! (What a load of bullshit he came out with! La Morena being the road (as in, the dark one) and being both flirty and slippery. This common word comes from the Raramuri language, in which Guaru means big. Equivalent of skeletons in the closet in English. Finish whatever you are doing quickly (most commonly used with a beer). e.g. Buey noun Has many spellings, but this is the correct one. Cuerna de Chivo noun An AK-47, or any other similar assault rifle. Literally to eat clown. Ella es muy buen pedo. V Pequeo noun The letter V. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Jalas? noun A monkey, or any species belonging to the primate genus. Wey- "Dude" Let's start with the most common Mexican slang term. Cachirol noun An obvious, or embarrassing, mistake. se cruz al Gabacho (he crossed into the U.S.). ( I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, that's for sure) 35. Tenemos tiempo que no bochincheamos (Its been ages since we tore it up.). individual Slang name of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Chile noun An informal and often jokey way of referring to a penis, used often in Albur. The Chilangos say its possible, the Provincia says its not. Bohemia noun An evening of drinking, live music and signing with ones cuates the live music most often being supplied by the friend who plays an instrument. Dar Culo verb Of something to make a person nervous or scared. Continue Reading Download. Higado noun A person who is very difficult to get along with. Piscar verb In northwestern Mexican indigenous communities (among whom are the Raramuri) To consume the Peyote cactus (containing mescaline) in ritual ceremony. Se infect con Covid, y le carg el payaso (He was infected with Covid, and kicked the bucket). Mamalona adj Beautiful, excellent, or sexy. e.g. Ballena noun A Caguama, specifically of Pacifico beer, found only in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, where the brewery is based. Se la anda comiendo (Hes been shagging her). tower cafe sacramento; galley pirate blox fruits. Servidor(a) noun A reference to the first-person, i.e. Rubia de farmacia noun A peroxide blonde. Getting expelled from school, or getting into the best college, would both be deserving of the phrase. 9. Often, but not always, despective. Comes from the expression Cuerna de Chivo. Putiza noun A ferocious beating. e.g. Pinche 1. Weymeans "dude" when talking to friends. Table 1 presents some Mexican Slang Expressions. e.g. The abbreviated nickname of Graciela, is Chela, which therefore applies also to the slang for beer. I have a lot of work.. Que hueva. (I have to go to Mexico City tomorrow. Hampa noun A gang, or organised criminal group. To banter. Chale exp An expression of disappointment or frustration. 2. adj Stoned, or high, specifically through the use of marijuana. Hijole, me enchile bien cabrn (Damn! Charolear verb To work as a waiter, or waiting tables. The Collins Spanish online dictionary offers you: Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of today's language. From charola, the word for tray. noun A very good deal or offer. e.g. This phrase comes from a brand of unfiltered cigarettes named Faros (Lighthouses), which were rolled in a specific paper, which smokers found pleasant to lick before lighting up. Also Apachurrado. Rebozo noun A traditional scarf worn by women. Amanerado adj A man who has an effeminate manner, or camp. Echar Rollo expression Of an individual, to be over-talkative. Vamos a echar una bohemia (Lets get together for a drink and a sing-song/knees-up). tirar a la portera. Explicar con peras y manzanas To explain something in a very basic way, to ensure people understand. 1. noun Offensive term used to denigrate the target. a wedding. i.e. Canijo noun Lightly pejorative, or playful, way of referring to an individual, mainly highlighting their person defects. Clamato noun A tomato juice-based drink, with seafood flavouring, which is most often mixed with sauces, Bloody Mary style, to make clamato preparado. e.g. Fijado adj Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or takes everything very personally. i.e. Much like a real piata. It would be extremely ill-advised to refer to an air hostess in this way. Estn chidos tus tenis! e.g. 100 essential verbs to know. e.g. Best example are street tacos. Tapeo / Terraceo. An informal way of referring to a person or friend, in a friendly context, equivalent of dude, or mate. Fresa (Preppy) 5. Darn!. This slang dictionary seeks to support parents, carers and professionals to better understand the language young people may be using and support them to safeguard young people. Mariconada noun A man bag. Nunca digas de agua agua no haz de beber expression Equivalent of Never Say Never. Jovenazo noun Term used to describe a virile or energetic young person. 3. As in si, man. rale is a common interjection in Mexican Spanish slang. This is not a common term, as it comes more from Central America, but it is widely understood throughout the country. e.g. adjective Vulgar, or foul-mouthed. To find the perfect or ideal partner. Chilln noun A whiner, or someone who is regarded as a complainer. Its most commonly eaten in taco form, with coriander, onion and pineapple. Huevos al Gusto (Eggs as you like them). Also happysn. Has different forms across the country, but is most commonly in a salt-rimmed glass with lime juice. Comes from the phrase Ni Trabaja, Ni Estudia (Neither works, nor studies). Caon expression Polite way of saying Cabrn (1). Duda, no quedarse con expression To go ahead and do something that you are considering. Chile, mole y pozole expression An expression denoting that a person is not picky when it comes to food, as in theyll eat anything. Literally lime (chemical, not the fruit) which removes skin. Quilombo - This is a nice slang word from Argentina and Uruguay which means "scandal", "mess" or "racket". La Paleta noun The effects on an individual of consuming too much marijuana. Often used to express surprise at something of which one disapproves. Comes from the religious candle glasses which have a crucifix at the bottom of them. Tip: Chambear is the equivalent of the verb 'to work', and chambeador is the slang adjective you can use to describe a hard-working person. Commonly eaten in Mexico and the wider region. When a Dominican is seeing someone, but they're not officially boyfriend and girlfriend, this is the term used. Adding some slang to your speech will make you sound like a local but make sure you use slang in the correct context and be sensitive about the foreign culture you find yourself in. Jajajaja Spanish way of writing hahahaha, the J in Castellano being soft. A rude expression, or curse-word. Taco noun Mexican culinary staple. 2. Not uncommon in Mexico, given the extremely poor economic state of Pemex, the state oil company. There are two main varieties of tuna: red and green. Ni pies ni cabeza, no encontrar expression Descriptive of something which makes no sense, or has no point to it. Parar los tacos expression To stop someones train of thought, in an effort to indicate that they are getting the wrong idea. Literally the clown took him away. Hecho la Chingada expression Moving at a very fast pace. Al pedo adj Alert, or up to speed with a given topic. Chayote noun Money given (usually by governments or authorities) to journalists in exchange for favourable coverage. Most often used in the negative version, as a complaint. e.g. Encontrar tu media naranja. To take more than is ones fair share. Raramuri noun A tribe of indigenous people native to the state of Chihuahua. Me dices tomate, y yo te hago la salsa expression Equivalent of you say jump, I say how high? 1. e.g. Comes from the fact that anglophones pronounce their ethnicity as Meksicanos, therefore Ksicanos = Chicanos. e.g. Disclaimer: These translations and definitions have been done to the best of my knowledge, and without prejudice or malice. Bonus fact: Selena sings aguas in the beginning of the . e.g. e.g. Traeme la feria (Bring me the money). 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. This English-Spanish Dictionary of Health Related Terms was developed for the use by health care personnel and other professionals working with the Latino population in the United States. Vale Verga exclam Its worthless. Escuincle noun A child, or little one. Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. 3 Bs expression The three Bs of making any successful purchase are that it be bueno, bonito, y barato good, handsome, and cheap. Lana noun Money. In English, and equivalent expression is to have gotten the taste. It means "I hope you get fucked by a fish". En el bote (In jail) 7. Using slang is a good exercise in language fluency. Nos metieron 6 goles, que putiza! (They put six goals past us. Every Spanish learner living in Spain should know how to say: "Quiero ir de tapas" (I want to go for tapas). See other entry for details. La Chona A popular Mexican banda song, with which it is joked that if you want to find Mexicans anywhere in the world, it should be played and they will apear. 9. oye, echame la mano (hey, give me a hand). List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. Its all yours.) Traes pual sobre el presidente (Youre right about the President). The phrase means pepper pork in Mayan. Pariente noun A rural term for ones esteemed companion, colleague or friend. (Their excuse makes no sense whatsoever). 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! Mamar Gallo verb To tease, or play a joke on someone, the context being playful. Literally a dogs paw. Los boletos eran gratis, pero nos sentaron en la gayola (The tickets we free, but they were up in the nosebleeds). A jartera is, basically, a big meal.The word comes from harto, which generally means "tired", but sometimes it's used as "satisfied" or "satiated."If you say Qu jartera!, that means that you're extremely full.Good for you! Polaco expression An albur expression signifying anal sex. Me la pelas exclam Rude expression, roughly translating to suck my dick. A fairweather fan, in the context of sport, but can also be used in any other context; i.e. The lime is more valuable than the sand, and therefore by trading one for the other, he who receives the sand ends up worse-off. Recio adj Powerful or strong in somethings makeup. Tends to be regional term to Chilangos. You can also say padre instead, both words mean the same. verb To enjoy oneself, or have a good time. Tapata/o A native of the city of Guadalajara. Matcha roasted chilis ground finely, and then left to infuse in oil. PREFACE V Grande noun The letter B. Chulada de maiz prieto exclam Expression which is descriptive of how excellent or high quality something is. noun A corn (most common) or wheat flatbread. e.g. 100 action and movement verbs. e.g. Soconusco noun The Pacific coast border region with Guatemala, located in Chiapas state. ero noun A mate, or friend. Cana al aire noun A non-committal sexual fling. What an amazing player he is). Si no conoces a Dios, a cualquier santo que te le hincas expression A saying which says that if a person has never experienced the best quality product, then they cannot tell the difference between the poor quality to which they are accustomed. What a pain in the arse.). Enchilar verb To annoy or anger someone. Learn the . 2. reflexive verb To go somewhere. Que poca madre!, noun The mixed language of Spanish and English, i.e. It is then often mixed with beer, to make michelato. ( Ive never had Pozole Verde in Chilapa, but I like the one I had in Acapulco. Mi vieja (My wife). This eBook contains 45 pages and 1000+ words and phrases in Spanish, with English translations of course. Pal chesco expression Abbreviated version of Para el Refresco. Guayabo, estar en el expression Of an enamoured individual, to be in the honeymoon or crazy love period of a romantic relationship, oftne used in connection with regular sexual activity. as in, I wouldnt even do it if I were drunk. 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