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. Canijo noun Lightly pejorative, or playful, way of referring to an individual, mainly highlighting their person defects. A debate rages in Mexico over whether its possible to prepare a Quesadilla without cheese. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Madre noun Common catch-all pronoun, as in a substitution for the actual noun for something which you might be referring to. Most often decorated with feathers. Puto noun 1.Pejorative term for a male homosexual. e.g. e.g. Tejate noun A drink typical to the central valleys of Oaxaca, made from corn and cacao, it is typical for the tiny flowers which are added, and form a light and tasty foam on its surface when served. Up yours. To belong to a royal or very rich family. The expression comes from the Mexican-American war (1846-1848) in which the U.S. Army infantry uniforms were coloured green, giving rise to the pidgin English saying among the Mexican population Green Go Home, which was shorted to Gringo. The expression stems from the Castilian Spanish expression for France. muff. To take advantage of someone, or screw someone over. Chancla If you've ever been hit with a flip flop by your Mexican aunt or mother, then you know the meaning of chancla. A term for a person of inferior intellect. e.g. Guarapo noun The act of fellatio. Comes from the English term crack-shot. Equivalent of cheeky monkey. 2. noun Used to describe a person, and meaning depends entirely on the context. In Mexican slang, gandalla is a negative word that describes an abusive (not necessarily aggressive) person that takes . When a Dominican is seeing someone, but they're not officially boyfriend and girlfriend, this is the term used. e.g. "Terraceo" comes from "terraza" (terrace). Chambear verb To work for pay. Taquiza noun A social event at which tacos are served. e.g. verb To engage in light-hearted conversation. politics, socially, etc. Ya me la hicieron de pedo (They made a scene). 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. This is a dish inherited from Lebanese immigrant cuisine. Ponerse vergas verb Rude version of ponerse trucha. Salsa noun Any mixture of ingredients ground together, the salsa is a key element in Mexican cuisine, and present in almost every meal. Literally to reveal the copper, given that in comparison to gold, which is of a similar colour, copper is a baser metal. No mames exclam You cant be serious, or What the fuck?. Tends to be regional term to Chilangos. e.g. Bolillo noun A bread roll, or individual sized piece of bread. 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. Taquear verb 1. Bond, Reinstatement of Reposicin de la fianza Bond, Surety Fianza avalada por un fiador, fianza de caucin/garanta Bond, to Post Pagar/Depositar la fianza Book, to (someone) Fichar Bonds (figurative, ties") Vnculos, nexos, enlaces, races (en la comunidad) Boss Jefe (a), patrn (a) Breach of Peace Alteracin de la paz, perturbacin del orden pblico e.g. Perchern noun A jumbo-sized caballito. A man whose wife cheats on him, you see, isn't exactly held in high esteem. Telera noun A style of crusty bread, baked in individual portion size, which is the most common form of a torta. ando bien crudo guey (Im very hungover, man). Chayote noun Money given (usually by governments or authorities) to journalists in exchange for favourable coverage. El nuevo iPhone esta muy perro.. Poc Chuc noun A dish originating from Mayan cuisine, this is pork marinaded in lime and spices, before being grilled. All esta la papa expression Signifying the weakest link in any system. Salvar el pellejo verb To help someone out of a difficult situation. No le encuentro ni pies ni cabeza a su excusa. Esa madre ya no sirve (That thing doesnt work anymore). Literally a bite. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). 2. Poner cuerno verb To cheat sexually on ones partner. Guajolotera noun A public bus which follows an informal start-stop route. Common in the DR and Puerto Rico, locals use "Jevo/Jeva" when referring to someone they're casually dating. A very brutal drug cartel founded in the city of Guadalajara. Abuelita de Batman exclam A toned-down way of saying Ahuevo! Cuete noun A pistol or gun, another way of pronouncing cohete. 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. Simn exclam Affirmation meaning yes. Do you want to come?). 1. noun Offensive term used to denigrate the target. Poor, demonstrating poverty or sub-standard. Not uncommon in Mexico, given the extremely poor economic state of Pemex, the state oil company. e.g. i.e. To be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. It is organized by travel - related themes and ordered according to frequency of use (from the most commonly used vocabulary to more specialized terms). Dang! A dictionary of slang - "B" - Slang and colloquialisms of the UK. Halconear verb To spy or follow someone in a clandestine way. See Chamba for etymology. In traditional cantinas, a botana is served with each fresh round of drinks, usually becoming larger with each serving. (Their excuse makes no sense whatsoever). See other entry for details. Taparabos - noun Despective word for indigenous clothing, in that it serves for little more than covering ones bottom. The phrase means pepper pork in Mayan. Literally Im not a gold coin. See also Pelo Chino. check out this too-lucky sex maniac and get a slang dictionary like, need I say, my own "Mexican Slang 101". Clima noun Word for air conditioning almost everywhere except Mexico City. Porra noun A chant. Valer Madre verb Of something to come to an end, break or become defunct. Also Valer Madre. I-Griega noun The letter Y. Chamba This expression derives from the way in which Mexicans would apply for work visas to the United States during the first half of the 20th Century, which was through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Even though Spanish curse words are fun to learn, you aren't going to be able to hold a conversation with them. A blow-job. Me vuelves a hacer eso, y te voy a partir la madre (You do that to me again, and Ill beat the shit out of you). Me mama, Te mama, Le mama, Nos mama, etc. 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. e.g. Se infect con Covid, y le carg el payaso (He was infected with Covid, and kicked the bucket). b) The best, or very successful, person. Chiquilique noun A sea creature known in English as a Pacific Mole Crab. Pal chesco expression Abbreviated version of Para el Refresco. PG Abbreviation of Peje, given that the letters themselves are pronounced Pe-Je. the Yucatan Peninsulas states of Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo, in that its inhabitants are predominantly of Mayan ethnicity. Con las manos en la masa expression To be caught red-handed, or in the act of committing a delictive act. 25. Literally not to have a mother. exclam Inoffensive way of expressing annoyance or frustration. CJNG acronym Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacin. Neta noun An unequivocal truth. See Chingar for context. Tianguis noun A street market or flea market. Que rollo! (What a nightmare!). e.g. Wikipedia entry here. e.g. e.g. Literally you cant whistle and eat pinole. exclam Lets go! Synonym of the imperative vmonos! Pollo noun Penis, in the vernacular used in the Yucatan Peninsula, Pomo noun A bottle of liquor. The word Chamber became Mexicanized, to become the verb Chambear and the noun Chamba. Al Pastor noun Pork loin marinated in chili, spices and vinegar, and then stacked Shawarma or Dner-style on a vertical spit. I ate too much chilli.). The meaning of SPIC is used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a Spanish-American person. Instead of using muchacho or muchacha or nio or nia, try out the Mexican slang term for "boy" or "girl," which is chango or changa. Relleno noun Colloquial term for a King card in a deck of playing cards. ProZ.com Headquarters 235 Harrison Street Suite 202 Syracuse, NY 13202 USA +1-315-463-7323 Traer Tenis verb To take somebody by surprise, in whatever context. Darle por la libre verb To freestyle something, or go ahead without making a prior plan. Literally a pansy flower. Atole noun A traditional drink made from corn, in which the starch from the grains forms the base of the beverage. They are known as extremely brutal gangsters, and responsible for a severe escalation in the form gang violence has taken in Mexico. This is because in past years, suitors were not permitted inside the home to visit, and so spent their time wooing their beloved from the front railings (reja) of her house. Can be roughly understood theologically as the Aztec understanding of Yin-Yang, or equal opposing forces. 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!). e.g. To try ones best. Mentar madre verb To insult someone usually using insulting phrases regarding their mother. Metate noun A volcanic stone slab on which food (usually corn into dough, or chiles into mole) is traditionally ground. Nic Chac noun A Yucatan equivalent of escamol, but with wasp larvae rather than ants. The puta doctor kept my packet and said I . noun The United States. 24. Comedic term for the Diana the Huntress statue, which is a common sight in Mexican cities, given that the figure is bare-breasted. Literally something for a soda. Cacharpo noun The bus drivers assistant, or conductor on public transport. Colmillo Largo expression Denoting a persons wisdom or experience, often used in the context of business. To turn whatever you are eating into tacos by placing it inside a tortilla and eating it as such. 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. This can mean really amazing or really awful, depending on how you use it - think something like 'sick' in English. Agazaparse verb To make oneself as small as possible. Quilombo - This is a nice slang word from Argentina and Uruguay which means "scandal", "mess" or "racket". Cachirol noun An obvious, or embarrassing, mistake. or How are you doing? Al pedo adj Alert, or up to speed with a given topic. The vast majority wear masks, the removal of which is seen as a great dishonour to their characters, who inspire great devotion and adulation in Mexican culture. Furthermore, a semantic dictionary was generated as complement to the morphological dictionary. - Ya entend. - ndale!. Polaco expression An albur expression signifying anal sex. To find you other/better half. e.g. (**** yeah!) 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. Literally, to do something with your buttocks. However, in Mexico the word specifically refers to wheat flour. It depends on who is saying it and with e.g. noun Colloquial term for large amount of pubic hair, i.e. It can also be used to call someone a "bro", or, in general, refer to a guy. Contrary to popular misconception, "Mexican" is not a racial or ethnic group. Corazn de Pollo adj Descriptive of a person who is easily moved to tears, or is very affected by the suffering of others. 2. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. They are typically noisy and rowdy places. A heavy smoker. Ni de pedo exclam No way! Le carg el payaso expression An expression meaning that something or someone has either died, or come to the end of its life. Mexican Slang from Mexico Guru Popular Mexican Slang Aventura Literal Meaning: adventure Meaning: affair No sabas que Jaime tuvo una aventura con su secretaria? e.g. Servidor(a) noun A reference to the first-person, i.e. Any other rules will be found in your grammar sheets. A m, pln. 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! Verga noun. A snack or food taken between meals. ALV acronym A La Verga, roughly equivalent of fuck it/this. e.g. e.g. Monda noun Penis. que buena peda anoche (What a good party that was last night), A state of complete inebriation. Traer Pual verb To have very convincing points of argument, which can change another persons mind or opinion. Que traigo? Traete un pomo. ( What shall I bring? 2. reflexive verb To go somewhere. A homeless woman who carries her worldly possessions in bags. Te gusta el chile verdad?. An abbreviation of the phrase por la cola (through the tail/rear end). Aporreado noun A dish typical to the Tierra Caliente in which dried beefsteak, egg, beans, tomatoes and spices are stewed together. Porfiriato noun The historical period of 1876 to 1911 during which General Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico as president/dictator. Lana noun Money. Explicar con peras y manzanas To explain something in a very basic way, to ensure people understand. Alambre noun A dish in a taqueria in which the taco filling and the tortillas are served separately, allowing the diner to taquear on their own. Capitalino noun A native of Mexico City. Hampn noun A gangster, from the word hampa. The main purpose of the dictionary is to strengthen the means of communication between Spanish- speaking populations and the health workers serving Horchata noun A popular beverage made from the starchy water resulting from the boiling of rice, which is sweetened for consumption. e.g. Trees, plants and gardening. Chilangada noun A rude of discourteous action undertaken, befitting of a Chilango. Chelada noun Synonym of Michelada. An abbreviation of the word compaero. Literally, I sell tomatoes, not marbles. Gorgojo noun A insect pest which damages corn and bean crops. We'll cover the most popular Spanish slang words and phrases and provide their English translation as well as Spanish pronunciation for English speakers. The composite term became a slang word for those likely to drink the beverage. Caon expression Polite way of saying Cabrn (1). Using slang is a good exercise in language fluency. A clown. Fuck it, Im running the light.). 9. Gero A person of European ethnicity. Rajarse verb To give up, throw in the towel or quit. Literally, to withstand a caning. Fresa (slang), slang, socially used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America to describe a cultural stereotype of superficial youngsters Armando Fresa, (1893 - 1957), Italian politician and Civil Engineer Officer; See also. This example is not recommended unless you are a regular and well-known patron of the establishment. e.g. 9. A dog. Caminera noun A drink, usually a beer, taken to be consumed on the way to the next destination. That is what Dictionary of Spanish Slang provides: an alphabetically arranged collection of national and supranational slang terms and colloquial expressions. Bonus fact: Selena sings aguas in the beginning of the . Literally Dont search for tits on a snake. Literally to eat clown. Chinga su Madre! Me carga la verga/chingada exclam Expressive of frustration, or bad luck. Chela noun Beer. e.g. The nominal baddie in a lucha libre wrestling show. To have verbal-diarrhea. e.g. Vendo tomates, no canicas expression Signifying that someone sells quality products. Achichincle noun A subordinate, or employee. Chamba is the Mexican slang word for 'work' or 'job'.. Tengo mucha chamba. Therefore, Quin pomp chelas? (who bought the beers?) Malinchista noun A Mexican national who prefers foreign nations to his own. Queena noun A Queen card in a deck of cards. Also happysn. Most often heard in modern world during Temazcal. noun A despective term for an uneducated or unsophisticated person. Cura noun A Baja-Californian word for something amusing. Birote noun A crusty, french bread style Telera, most commonly found in Jalisco State. Me mama expression Descriptive of something which a person greatly enjoys. Vamos al bar. Vale Verga exclam Its worthless. Jajajaja Spanish way of writing hahahaha, the J in Castellano being soft. In Mexican culture, corn is the most delicious and commonly eaten carbohydrate, and maiz prieto means dark-coloured corn. Rebozo noun A traditional scarf worn by women. Te crees muy muy (You think you're something special) Equivalent of I beg you pardon?. Escuincle noun A child, or little one. Nahuatl term for a mountain or hill. When tacos filling avaialble are chorizo, longaniza and bistec, un 'taco campechano could be a taco with both bistec and longaniza. Tecnico noun A nominal goodie, or good guy, in a lucha libre wrestling show. Astronomy, space and the universe. Cheha adj Jarocho regional slang for blind. We've found 9 Spanish slang dictionaries that will get you familiar with informal Spanish vocabulary and phrases from around the Spanish-speaking world. e.g. Charifete noun A bus driver. Escupe Lupe exclam Sacrilegious and offensive expression demanding that a person hurry up and play, most commonly used in dominoes. Me mama jugar foutbol (I love playing football). Varo 1. noun Colloquial term for a quantity of Mexican currency. Churro A joint, or marijuana cigarette. Bring a bottle of something.). Me da culo ir a Acapulco (Im scared of going to Acapulco). Me vale madre (I don't care) 3. Pulque noun The fermented juice of the agave, turned into a popular alcoholic drink, generally with an ABV of around 5%. From the verb Agandallar. Costar un Huevo expression For something to be very expensive, or require a great deal of effort. Cola que te pisen expression To have a shady past. Literally a parachutist. Traes pual sobre el presidente (Youre right about the President). Literally, to save their gullets. El Chapo is Un/El Choncho. Batear verb To reject something or someone. i.e. Cheve noun A Norteo equivalent of Chela. Chaquistle noun A small species of mosquito, or midge. I-Latino noun The letter I. A common term, between friends, to refer to one another. Tepec noun, nahuatl. e.g. A wank. 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