2. adj Descriptive of something which is very good or impressive. El tiene un chingo de dinero (He has a lot of money), Duele un chingo (It hurts a lot). Charolear verb To work as a waiter, or waiting tables. Literally A cactus spine in the balls. Ese wey es bien entrn (Hes quick with his fists). Echar Aguas verb To keep an eye out, or watch for approaching danger. Also La Penultima. Que traigo? Traete un pomo. ( What shall I bring? Me mama jugar foutbol (I love playing football). No le encuentro ni pies ni cabeza a su excusa. 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. exclam Lets go! Synonym of the imperative vmonos! Traeme la feria (Bring me the money). Que hueva ir a trabajar (What a pain to have to go to work). (Didn't you know that Jaime had an affair with his secretary?) Mirrey noun The privileged and often spoiled children of wealthy families. A wank. Kiosko noun A rural towns main square. The Grim Reaper. Comes from the phrase Para quien es perico, donde queda es verde. However, there are many more varieties to be found around the harvest season of June/August: Reina, Morada, Apastillada, Burrona, Tapona, to name a few. Hazme un paro expression Do me a favour. Perchern noun A jumbo-sized caballito. You've probably heard the English expression "big shot": a person with a lot of money, power, or influence. Disclaimer: These translations and definitions have been done to the best of my knowledge, and without prejudice or malice. A synset is a e.g. Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. Often, but not always, despective. 2. Close equivalent to "ghetto" in English. Fuck it, Im running the light.). Nahuatl term for a mountain or hill. Comes from the Nahuatl word for a tent or makeshift shelter. Some of the worlds most gifted runner, Raramuri means light feet, or hard feet in their native language. Tostn noun The monetary amount of fifty pesos. que buena peda anoche (What a good party that was last night), A state of complete inebriation. Equivalent of let the cat out of the bag. Luckily, many websites are offering rich collections of . Botana noun A snack, or starter course. Bochinchear verb To make a ruckus, or commotion, often in the context of the consumption of alcohol. Elevate your Spanish with a Premium subscription today! This comes from the time when households would toss their dirty water out; before doing so, they would yell "aguas," to those nearby to warn them. Zagun noun A large door or entrance. The term, meaning wet, stems from the way in which migrants would traditionally cross into the U.S. over the Rio Grande (River Grande) which marks the border between Texas and Mexico. Its most commonly eaten in taco form, with coriander, onion and pineapple. Aplicar una llave verb A lucha libre wrestling term for putting an opponent - or anyone else for that matter - in a head-lock. The oxford dictionary of slang. Apapachar verb To cuddle, or embrace. Chilln noun A whiner, or someone who is regarded as a complainer. Pronounced 'Tasosh Ka Ma Tik. e.g,. e.g. Harina noun Flour. 3. Chancho noun A pig. e.g. The oxford dictionary of slang. Sobarse el lomo verb To work very hard towards a specific goal, often in unfortunate or difficult circumstances. Also al chilazo. Me carga la verga/chingada exclam Expressive of frustration, or bad luck. exclam Inoffensive way of expressing annoyance or frustration. Esa putiza no tenia madre (that beating was bloody awful). e.g. Enchilar verb To annoy or anger someone. Sort the table columns by country, language, or title. Literally you cant whistle and eat pinole. A verb originating from the nahuatl native language meaning to embrace with the soul. Miedo no anda en burro expression Intended to tell someone not to be scared, in that donkeys supposedly are aniamsl which dont feel fear. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. No mames (literally means 'don't suck it') is one of the most ubiquitous Mexican swearwords. El gangoso is commonly the subject of jokes around wordplay. To find your half orange. 2. verb To make a mistake. Most of the time, a naco acts unpleasantly, is not well-educated and uses certain colorful slang. Hacer con las nalgas verb To do something in a slap-dash, or low-quality, manner. Me la pelas! Lagunero noun A native of the city of Torren, Coahuila. A drinking session. e.g. In Mexican slang, chamarra means jacket. Table 1 presents some Mexican Slang Expressions. e.g. Chulada de maiz prieto exclam Expression which is descriptive of how excellent or high quality something is. A task which takes a great deal of effort, Chingarse algo verb To steal, shoplift or nick something. Tejolote noun A pestle the grinding implement held in the hand while using a pestle and mortar. [1] It is also commonly used in the United States as an exclamation expressing approval or encouragement. Chino noun Anyone of East Asian genetic origin. Halconear verb To spy or follow someone in a clandestine way. 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. La Roa noun Any form of skin disease or rash. bueyes nos toc arar, Con esos expression Meaning that a person has no option but to work or collaborate with certain other individuals, even though they may not be apt for the task. Also Aeromosa, Sobrecarga. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa . Pollera noun Yucatan regional synonym of Guajolotera. Fijado adj Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or takes everything very personally. A rare and delicious dish, if you can find it. Michelada a compound of the phrase Mi Chela Helada (my ice-cold beer), and is a beer flavoured with different condiments. Me gustara comermela. (I would like to have sex with her). Gringo Puetero (Yankee Tosser), as referenced in the Molotov hit song Frijolero. La Guadalupana individual Mexicos patroness saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe. Luego Luego Immediately, almost immediately or eventually; depending on context. Also known as Aporreadillo. Llevar gallo verb To bring a musical troupe to a persons home, usually in the middle of the night, to serenade them. Varo 1. noun Colloquial term for a quantity of Mexican currency. Albur noun Wordplay in which a sentence is constructed to sound like a more offensive grouping of words. All esta la papa expression Signifying the weakest link in any system. Achichincle noun A subordinate, or employee. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. Can also be used in other contexts. Tultepec (Mountain of Tule). Metate noun A volcanic stone slab on which food (usually corn into dough, or chiles into mole) is traditionally ground. Literally it has rained since that happened/. A journalist who accepts such money is known as a chayotero. e.g. de plano no apareci (He just straight-up didnt show). It's often used in a very funny way to indicate friend or homie but I can't tell what it means. Colmilludo noun A person with a great deal of experience, or wisdom. Ojete noun Asshole, given that the technical meaning of the word is a circular perforation or opening. Online Spanish Slang Dictionary Directory: 70+ Spanish Slang Titles Welcome to our online Spanish Slang Dictionary Directory featuring more than 70 Spanish slang dictionaries available, organized by country. Relleno noun Colloquial term for a King card in a deck of playing cards. Chilango noun A native of Mexico City. Costar un Huevo expression For something to be very expensive, or require a great deal of effort. 2. noun An excellent or powerful individual; the best in his or her (Chingona) own field. Piscar verb In northwestern Mexican indigenous communities (among whom are the Raramuri) To consume the Peyote cactus (containing mescaline) in ritual ceremony. In Mexican slang, gandalla is a negative word that describes an abusive (not necessarily aggressive) person that takes . e.g. Que Cura! (What a laugh!). Verga noun. e.g. The green is more common, but the red is far tastier. Me la pelas exclam Rude expression equivalent of Fuck You. To take more than is ones fair share. e.g. Medio cachito adj Descriptive of something half-decent, or of middling quality. Chile, mole y pozole expression An expression denoting that a person is not picky when it comes to food, as in theyll eat anything. Ni pies ni cabeza, no encontrar expression Descriptive of something which makes no sense, or has no point to it. Not, as one journalist at the Daily Mirror once translated it: Asta La Vista. Sign up with your email address to get notifications about Alasdairs latest work. Ni de pedo exclam No way! It is sweetened whole milk, which is evaportaed, leaving behind the sugary curds. This is a rather informal expression, equivalent somewhat to kicking the bucket in English, and should not be used in formal situations. Literally something for a soda. the speaker referring to himself or herself. e.g. The meaning of SPIC is used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a Spanish-American person. It can also be used alongside articles, but is it incorrect to use the determiner (el/la). Buen pedo adj A good person. Yastas exclam Informal way of saying, or writing, ya estas (There you go). Mariconada noun A man bag. noun A bar, or stick, used to block a doorway in the absence of an actual lock. Literally with your permission. The proper response to this phrase is Propio. Buey noun Has many spellings, but this is the correct one. Literally, give it to yourself.. Also Ponerse las vergas. Pollo noun Penis, in the vernacular used in the Yucatan Peninsula, Pomo noun A bottle of liquor. Valedor noun A valued or respected acquaintance or friend. What an amazing player he is). e.g. Literally, to save their gullets. e.g. Regio noun A native of the city of Monterrey. Equivalent to Ahuevo elsewhere in the country. Nos echamos la hueva (Lets chill out). e.g. It is the traditional bread used in the torta ahogada. Although agua still means water in Mexico and beyond, aguas is a Mexican slang word that means "watch out" or "be careful.". noun The gift given during a baptism, usually in the form of money. Literally, theres the potato. Dos-Tres expression A very chilango way of saying probably, or more likely than not. Dejaron de pagar, y no di la cara (They didnt pay, and never showed their face). Estafeta noun The baton in a relay race. Given that he is from Tabasco State, where the Pejelagarto (alligator gar) is an endemic species of fauna, and local delicacy. Most often found as a suffix on place names. Mestizo noun An individual of both European and Indigenous genetic heritage. Nopal noun Prickly pear. Paracaidista noun An individual who arrives from another part of the country, usually a rural-to-urban migrant, who builds their home on a piece of land that does not belong to them. Putiza noun A ferocious beating. adj Descriptive of an individual with rural, or unrefined tastes. Also gringo. Echar Rollo expression Of an individual, to be over-talkative. Quesillo noun Oaxaca cheese. Commonly found as a suffix in place names. Referred to as A Whitey in English. After a heavy drinking session, clients would buy their te-por-ocho pesos in the street in the hope of mitigating their hangovers. 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. Guarapo noun The act of fellatio. Batear verb To reject something or someone. A less usual version of 'cop . Generic term generally meaning assent, most commonly used in Mexico City and the surrounding area. A very beautiful and typically-Mexican expression. i.e. Hacerle la jarocha verb To tell someone off, or to give someone a bollocking in the British idiom. This is the cartel which shot down a federal governments helicopter in 2015. A la Viva Mexico, Hacer verb To do something a la Viva Mexico is to do it in an improvised, carefree, without permission or illegal manner. Nice. Gero A person of European ethnicity. Jinetear verb To rob, most often with the use of violence. Me da culo ir a Acapulco (Im scared of going to Acapulco). verb To engage in light-hearted conversation. e.g. Equivalent of yours truly in English. The verb pirarse means 'to leave', so if you want to decline an invitation from your friends to go for more drinks later in the evening you can say lo siento, me piro. La Maa Colloquial term for organized crime. Se lo ech al plato (She fucked him). Because of all the attention Hollywood has put on cartels. exclam Traditionally shouted when cash falls to the floor, often in the form of coins, signifying a free-for-all in that whoever grabs the money keeps what they gather. A steal. e.g. Stems from the days of mounted highwaymen, who would rob carriages on horseback. Para que persinarse expression Said to accompany a gift or payment, usually of money, to the recipient, signifying that they might make the religious sign of the cross. expression To reveal a secret or piece of gossip. Offensive term in the alternative context, meaning idiot. Lana noun Money. to score a goal. Estar crudo (To be hungover) 8. Tianguis noun A street market or flea market. What a kicking!). Patchouli noun Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or apparently emotionally weak. Aguantar Vara expression Meaning to Man-up, or endure. Atole noun A traditional drink made from corn, in which the starch from the grains forms the base of the beverage. ( What would you like to eat? Al Chile expression To get straight to the point. Changos! Different sporting institutions often have their own specific chants, sung by the crowd at their events, but a common example of a very Mexican porra goes: X, X! Toma, para que te persines. ( Pay me what I want! To eat tacos. Mexico's "narco-cultura," a term that refers to the music, films and fashion inspired by drug cartels, has been a controversial part of life in the country. 1. noun Offensive term used to denigrate the target. Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions.pdf - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. Cohete noun A pistol. Named the goats horn due to its curved magazine. an armadillo has a caparazn, an oyster does not. 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. Tepache noun A drink made from fermented pineapple skin. Me toca ir al cocherio maana. e.g. A Spanish pronunciation of Gangs. Estn chidos tus tenis! It's sort of fuck your mother, but means 'go fuck yourself'. : exclam Common insult which is relatively self explanatory. Simple as that. For example, a 16-year-old girl might be described as a vieja by a 16-year-old boy, despite the fact that she is still young. Very common expression meaning that something is excellent excellent, or the best. Common Mexican Slang Words and Expressions 1. as in, I wouldnt even do it if I were drunk. Also Fulana/o de tal. Literally to have a chickens heart. Pata de Perro noun A pejorative description of a member of the Mexican Armed Forces. Therefore, chamarra can be the safer of the two words. The phrase means pepper pork in Mayan. Fuchicaca adj Bad, ugly or undesirable. Hopefully, by this point you aren't thinking, "A m, pln" to these Puerto Rican Slang expressions. From charola, the word for tray. Pinole noun A dry mix of ground corn flour, sugar, cinnamon and other spices, which can be either eaten on its own, or mixed with liquid to make atole. e.g. 2. Literally to be in the guava orchard. e.g. 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. noun A person hailing from the north of the country. List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. Equivalent in English is nice from far; far from nice., Dar en la Torre expression To exert pressure, or inflict damage, upon an opponent or rival. to pass. Fresa may refer to: . Tienes la mano cargada expression You serve very strong drinks. Mordida noun A bribe. A person of nationality of the country of Mexico. 2. adj Descriptive of a person who is dynamic, flexible, and has good business sense. El gol de Salah gol era una chulada (Salah scored a beautiful goal). Echar al plato verb To have sex with someone; literally to put them on your plate, in the context of the phrase andarse comiendo. Excellent. There are many kinds: Roja a common sauce with a tomato base. The Chilangos say its possible, the Provincia says its not. Darn!. Rebozo noun A traditional scarf worn by women. e.g. Concede cambio de luces A road sign commonly seen on federal highways asking motorists to be considerate of their headlights when passing oncoming vehicles. Chavo/Chava A boy/girl or young person. For he who is a fool, wherever he lands, he loses). See Chamba for etymology. It will help you get to know new people and learn the basics about them. Chela noun Beer. Every Spanish learner living in Spain should know how to say: "Quiero ir de tapas" (I want to go for tapas). It is then often mixed with beer, to make michelato. Zape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. Panga noun A small fishing boat. Ya Llovi exclam Signifying that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time an event occurred. Changuitos noun Crossed-fingers, and in expectance of good luck. Mamador adj Of the very highest class, top-dollar. Al Gusto adj Usually referring to food, prepared in the style which the diner desires. Te mamaste expression Saying meaning that the subject has gone beyond the normal boundaries, in either a good or bad sense. Wikipedia entry here. What do you want to comer?. Que La exclam Used to espress ridicule at an individuals sensitivity, perniciousness or pedantry. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Pachanga noun A raucous or boisterous party. 'Me cago en la leche' literally means 'I crap in the milk' and is used to express anger or annoyance. 2. adj Descriptive of a person who is powerful or important within the context of their work. Bocanada noun A strong hit from a smokeable material, e.g. Huevn noun A lazy or work-shy individual. See other entry for details. Que hubole exclam More informal version of Que hubo. (Their excuse makes no sense whatsoever). ongos are built specifically to evade the attention of the authorities, and are well-disguised from the outside. As early as the 1840s, buey came to refer to a " cuckold .". Chaqueta can also mean jacket, but it can mean masturbation too. Often with loud music and dancing. Tener sangre azul. Banter. Que hueva. (I have to go to Mexico City tomorrow. Chirundo adj Naked. This expression originates with the founding social classes of the Sinaloa Cartel. These are the individuals who hang out of the side of the bus to coordinate the charging, taking on and letting off of passengers. You can also say padre instead, both words mean the same. Que poca madre!, noun The mixed language of Spanish and English, i.e. Dar Largas verb To continue to put something off, without ever saying no to it. 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. A wank. Rajarse verb To give up, throw in the towel or quit. Centro Botanero noun A tradtional style of service in a Mexican cantina, in which small snacks, called botana, are brought, free of charge to accompany ones round of drinks. Teporocho noun A common alcoholic, or vagrant. e.g. Trompazo noun A punch in the face, or on the nose. Cheha adj Jarocho regional slang for blind. tobacco, cannabis, etc. Escuincle noun A child, or little one. The tightly curled hair genetically typical of black people. Literally to sink your teeth into someone. A mocking bastardisation of chofer . 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. A fairweather fan, in the context of sport, but can also be used in any other context; i.e. Ya me la hicieron de pedo (They made a scene). To be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Not applicable in the context of tipping a waiter. Ballena noun A Caguama, specifically of Pacifico beer, found only in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, where the brewery is based. slang linguistically innovative and culturally revealing, and feel it deserves scholarly attention. Also Chilangazo. Zcalo noun A town or citys main square. e.g. Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can . Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. This word comes from a measure of five tortillas in 19th Century Guadalajara, known as a Tapata. Pararse el culo expression To act in a pretentious of superior manner. Much like a real piata. Also: Capitalino, Defeo. Hijo de la Chingada: noun/exclam. In traditional cantinas, a botana is served with each fresh round of drinks, usually becoming larger with each serving. Often used in terms of business sense. i.e. Mexicans have a great love for this vechile given that it is robust, and almost never fails. Fue una ganga! (I got it for 100 pesos, it was a steal!). Esa madre ya no sirve (That thing doesnt work anymore). Also hails from nautical heritage. Tepito noun A notoriously dangerous neighborhood of Mexico City, to the north of the Zcalo. a garage door, or front gate. From ome meaning two, and teotl meaning force, god or fire. Dragon, Boy, Mexican Brown, Thunder, Skunk Hydrocodone or Dihydrocodeinone Brands: Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, others Vike, Watsons, Watson-387, Vics, Vicos, Hydros, Lorris, Fluff, . Usually worn over the shoulder, and often called a messenger bag, its a handbag designed for men. As in si, man. El Chapos sons always refer to him as Mi Ap. e.g. Quesadilla noun Oval shaped tortilla which is folded over a filling like a taco, and then grilled in its folded position. Te gusta el chile verdad?. Salsa noun Any mixture of ingredients ground together, the salsa is a key element in Mexican cuisine, and present in almost every meal. Chido Chido means cool, awesome. (Cool!) Flaqueando verb To struggle. e.g. Ometeotl expression Nahuatl saying meaning Two Gods or Two Forces. Machista noun A man who is sexist, or believes that men are more important than women, and acts accordingly in his day-to-day life. From the verb Agandallar. Estrellarse verb To die in a fall from a great height, most usually in a plane or helicopter crash (surprisingly common in Mexico). baggin(g) Noun. se cruz al Gabacho (he crossed into the U.S.). Mexico. Chilango (Someone from Mexico City) 10. Echar la mano verb To help someone. i.e. Polcan noun A dish from the Yucatan, consisting of a fried corn dough ball, with is opened and filled with one of a variety of stuffings. Me tiene hasta la madre (Im completely sick of it). A dictionary of slang - "B" - Slang and colloquialisms of the UK. If you're in the presence of elders, the tamer no manches expresses the same sentiment. Jacal noun A shack, or rustic living shelter. to shoot. Does not apply specifically to a shell. Rudo noun A heel in wrestling terms. Clamato noun A tomato juice-based drink, with seafood flavouring, which is most often mixed with sauces, Bloody Mary style, to make clamato preparado. Para quien es pendejo, donde queda, pierde. (For he who is smart, wherever he lands, its green. The puta doctor kept my packet and said I . e.g. Literally, to cut someones testicles off. a) A bad person, or idiot. Literally we have to plough with these oxen. Pompar, pompeamos, pompeaste, do not exist). Best translated as Ah Fuck! Spanish is full of phrases that use the word leche, or milk. The composite term became a slang word for those likely to drink the beverage. 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. ), Chulada noun A beautiful, or high quality, thing or action. Se estan chingando la lana (They are stealing the money). A man whose wife cheats on him, you see, isn't exactly held in high esteem. Check out Mexico Relocation Guide. Cacas title Despective nickname applied to bad individuals. FREE List of 75 Mexican Spanish Phrases and Expressions Receive via email our list of common Mexican Spanish Phrases with English translations. Literally" You have a heavy hand. Gangoso noun An individual who speaks with a very nasal voice, and often with a cleft palate, rendering them unable to pronounce words exactly. Tequila noun A highly regulated mezcal, certified and distilled in the state of Jalisco, made from the blue agave genus of the maguey plant species. Haz patria, mata a un chilango expression Common expression comically noting ones dislike of the chilangos, or Mexico City natives. However, in Mexico the word specifically refers to wheat flour. Fusca noun A pistol, or firearm. An informal way of referring to a person or friend, in a friendly context, equivalent of dude, or mate. En el bote (In jail) 7. e.g. In context, used to refer to a persons partner. Chamba. Equivalent: Godammit!, or Bollocks!. When a Dominican is seeing someone, but they're not officially boyfriend and girlfriend, this is the term used. Chilo adj A Baja-Californian equivalent of Chido. Either economically, or in a situation which one is not apt to handle. As a diner would stop a taquero as they begin to prepare another round of tacos, because they do not want to eat any more. Al pedo adj Alert, or up to speed with a given topic. adj Of a style pertaining to Mexican-American gang culture. expression Informal and colloquial way of asking if a person will join you in your plans. Coward. e.g. To find you other/better half. A m, pln is a slightly vulgar way to say "I don't care" or "no me importa". 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!). Groseria noun. Tasojkamatik expression Thank You in the Nahuatl language. Choro noun A tall story, most likely false. e.g. Pasar de lanza verb To trick or con someone. Estribo, el del noun The final beverage of a drinking session. Nochtli noun The Tuna fruit in the Nahuatl language. Mira esa madre! (Look at this shit!). 6. Thousands of useful phrases, idioms and examples. e.g. I have a lot of work.. Al Pastor noun Pork loin marinated in chili, spices and vinegar, and then stacked Shawarma or Dner-style on a vertical spit. 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