e.g. Palero noun An individual who is quick, or easily convinced, to change their allegiances. The phrase comes from the historical character La Malinche, an indigenous woman who aided Hernan Cortes in his conquest of Mexico. Tends to be regional term to Chilangos. Alegra noun A cereal bar made from honey and the amaranth grain. Jajajaja Spanish way of writing hahahaha, the J in Castellano being soft. Also Fulana/o de tal. e.g. la Morena esta coqueta y resbalosa expression Impolite and sexually-suggestive way of saying that the road or motorway is wet with rain. To steal something. Lacra noun A delinquent or undisciplined individual. There are many kinds: Roja a common sauce with a tomato base. Costar un Huevo expression For something to be very expensive, or require a great deal of effort. This is used like 'fuck you'. Me Caga exclam Expression meaning something or someone is irritating, or makes you angry. Echar al plato verb To have sex with someone; literally to put them on your plate, in the context of the phrase andarse comiendo. e.g. A steal. 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 . Depending on the context, it can mean MXN$1, One Mexican Peso, or MXN$1,000, One Thousand Mexican Pesos. Patinada verb The action of mopping ones plate after finishing a meal. e.g. 100 essential verbs to know. Cuate noun Friend, or mate. A rude expression, or curse-word. Vali (Madre) exclam Descriptive of a thing which is finished, or broken. Bochinchear verb To make a ruckus, or commotion, often in the context of the consumption of alcohol. Al tiro - It is a short expression used to say "right away". Taco de Ojo noun Eye candy, most often referring to an attractive individual. El gol de Salah gol era una chulada (Salah scored a beautiful goal). Most often used in the negative version, as a complaint. Aventado noun An individual who acts without thinking. The most common Mexican groseria, which in colonial times meant to rape, but which now is equivalent to 'Fuck in English, given the vast quantity of derivatives and phrasal verbs that stem from it. Jiricuazo noun A smack on the back of the head. Tapata/o A native of the city of Guadalajara. Literally you cant whistle and eat pinole. Continue Reading Download. Also hails from nautical heritage. Me aviento para alla (Ill rush over there). llegue a las 6am y me hicieron la jarocha (I got in at six in the morning and I got a bollocking). 9. Pato/Patito adj Of an item which is an imitation version of the real thing. Ntcs Super Mini American Slang Dictionary Author: communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com-2023-02-16T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Ntcs Super Mini American Slang Dictionary Keywords: ntcs, super, mini, american, slang, dictionary Created Date: 2/16/2023 9:11:12 AM What do you want to comer?. It is the traditional bread used in the torta ahogada. Chingar verb. See also pal chesco. Rubia de farmacia noun A peroxide blonde. Dar Lata verb To make problems, or nag. Salsa noun Any mixture of ingredients ground together, the salsa is a key element in Mexican cuisine, and present in almost every meal. Halcon noun A cartel lookout, or spy. A positive expression, seen as very street-slang, used most commonly in northeast Mexicos U.S. border region, particularly Tamaulipas. Bonus fact: Selena sings aguas in the beginning of the . Cartel del Noroeste noun Organised crime organisation from Coahuila and Tamaulipas, dominating primarily the stretch of U.S. border from Piedras Negras to Ciudad Acua. So called because it is most prominently felt when doing the motion of using a salt-shaker. Echar Rollo expression Of an individual, to be over-talkative. C. Cabal - exclam South Mexican and Guatemalan exclamation in the affirmative, as in "exactly!".Equivalent to Ahuevo elsewhere in the country.. Caballito - noun A shot glass.. Cabrn - . 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. La Paleta noun The effects on an individual of consuming too much marijuana. Briago noun & adj Relatively old-fashioned word for a drunk, or alcoholic. e.g. To have verbal-diarrhea. e.g. Literally Reverend Idiot'. Miedo no anda en burro expression Intended to tell someone not to be scared, in that donkeys supposedly are aniamsl which dont feel fear. 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. 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. Me tiene hasta la madre (Im completely sick of it). Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions.pdf - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. B Pequeo noun The letter V. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Hacer de pedo verb To make problems for someone, or to tell someone off. 9. Literally, to cut someones testicles off. 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. Table 1 presents some Mexican Slang Expressions. Hopefully, by this point you aren't thinking, "A m, pln" to these Puerto Rican Slang expressions. Viste el gol de Ronaldo? Cotorro noun Descriptive of a happy, relaxed or easy-going individual. noun A problem or issue, often one without a quick or easy solution. e.g. Se la pel (They fucked up), adj In the context of the male penis, the act of fellatio. Bocanada noun A strong hit from a smokeable material, e.g. e.g. Palo noun An event of sexual intercourse. Vamos a echar una bohemia (Lets get together for a drink and a sing-song/knees-up). No. Most often found as a suffix on place names. Para quien es pendejo, donde queda, pierde. (For he who is smart, wherever he lands, its green. Zape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. This word comes from a measure of five tortillas in 19th Century Guadalajara, known as a Tapata. 2. Hocico, Tener Caliente el expression Literally to have a warm snout, this in an expression used to denote a persons stage of enibriation, when after having had a few alcoholic drinks, to have a desire to drink more. So-called because they have run away from Mexico. Madral noun A large, or significant amount. Equivalent of snowflake, or keyboard warrior. Bolillo noun A bread roll, or individual sized piece of bread. Ningn chile te embona expression Meaning theres no pleasing you. Porra noun A chant. Sort the table columns by country, language, or title. An abbreviation of the phrase Verle la cara de pendejo". A taco is a soft tortilla topped with any filling, which is picked up and consumed using the hand(s). Tapeo / Terraceo. Que hueva ir a trabajar (What a pain to have to go to work). exclam Expressing frustration or annoyance. Traer Tenis verb To take somebody by surprise, in whatever context. Lagunero noun A native of the city of Torren, Coahuila. The city of Tapachula considers itself La Perla del Soconusco (The Pearl of the Soconusco). Wila noun Alternate spelling of Gila. to score a goal. adj To screw up. 2. noun An excellent or powerful individual; the best in his or her (Chingona) own field. e.g. is a classic example of someone mentando madre. It can also be used to call someone a "bro", or, in general, refer to a guy. The Collins Spanish online dictionary offers you: Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of today's language. 41 noun A homosexual. e.g. Caon expression Polite way of saying Cabrn (1). 3. noun An important person or boss. Gasolinazo noun A sudden hike in gasoline prices. Literally, to withstand a caning. Chile, mole y pozole expression An expression denoting that a person is not picky when it comes to food, as in theyll eat anything. bag of bones Noun. Chiflar y comer pinole, no poder expression Meaning it is impossible to do two things well at the same time. 2. noun A good friend or personal acquaintance in whom one has confidence. Also el del estribo. Al pedo adj Alert, or up to speed with a given topic. El tiene un chingo de dinero (He has a lot of money), Duele un chingo (It hurts a lot). Curado de Bigote noun The dregs of a barrel of alcoholic drink. Therefore, chamarra can be the safer of the two words. the speaker referring to himself or herself. que buena peda anoche (What a good party that was last night), A state of complete inebriation. Cacique noun A member of the economic ruling class, or landowning classes. Fichar verb To pay for someone elses bill. A wank. An idiot. figeater beetle, June bug (Cotinis mutabilis) (Mexico, slang) active (top) homosexual or bisexual (Chicano, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) black person Usually made of fibreglass and with an outboard motor attached to the back. A wank. A shag. Wey- "Dude" Let's start with the most common Mexican slang term. Cuchupo noun A Sinaloan expression for a dishonest person, or a trickster. Harina noun Flour. Anda chirundo por la casa (He goes around the house butt-naked). 2. Flauta noun A deep-fried rolled-up taco, so called because it looks like a flute. This is a dish inherited from Lebanese immigrant cuisine. Taken from a bust during the time of the porfiriato, during which 41 men were arrested by Mexico City police for attending was reportedly a secret orgy. e.g. Either economically, or in a situation which one is not apt to handle. Chavo/chava In Mexican slang, chamarra means jacket. Tienes la mano cargada expression You serve very strong drinks. Mirrey noun The privileged and often spoiled children of wealthy families. Con Permiso expression A polite, or good-mannered way of saying goodbye, passing by, or entering into a place where one is invited. 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. e.g. e.g. Topure noun Indigenous term for rich, red, loamy soil, found particularly in volcanic regions. e.g. From Valer Madre. Chingada Madre! Fuchicaca adj Bad, ugly or undesirable. Simple as that. Gorgojo noun A insect pest which damages corn and bean crops. A los taxistas, este gasolinazo nos esta dando en la torre (This gas-price hike is badly affecting us taxi drivers.). Esa putiza no tenia madre (that beating was bloody awful). Zetas noun A criminal cartel originating in northeastern Mexico (Tamaulipas and Veracruz) founded by a special forces military task force which went rogue, forming its own criminal organization, initially against the Gulf Cartel. e.g. Im not picky, Ill eat anything). It also allows multiple sorting criteria! e.g. Also Zape. Chavo/Chava A boy/girl or young person. Joven, le encargo la cuenta, y las de la casa, por favor (Waiter, please can we have the check, and the final drinks on the house). When enough was amassed, this drink was available for a much lower price, but was nevertheless moustache flavoured. Apachurrado adj Sad, quiet or pensative mood. slang linguistically innovative and culturally revealing, and feel it deserves scholarly attention. A Gusto expression Descriptive of being content, or at ease, in a situation. 2. noun Used to describe a person, and meaning depends entirely on the context. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. e.g. i.e. Estela noun The traditional stone tablet or signpost when arriving in a settlement, which told the traveller the place he was in. i.e. Asumakina exclam A more polite way of saying A su madre! Hacerle la jarocha verb To tell someone off, or to give someone a bollocking in the British idiom. A female partner, girlfriend, wife or hanger-on, of a member of the Sinaloa Cartel. Best translated as Ah Fuck! Literally a dogs paw. Campal noun A brawl, or fight involving more than two pugilists. Me toca ir al cocherio maana. Poca madre (Really cool) 4. e.g. Angelpolis noun A nickname for the city of Puebla. Literally, to do something with your buttocks. Servidor(a) noun A reference to the first-person, i.e. Some of the worlds most gifted runner, Raramuri means light feet, or hard feet in their native language. Gringo noun A U.S. citizen, most often of European descent. e.g. Dar la cara verb In a situation of conflict or disagreement, of a party to present themselves in person to respond. i.e. noun Penis, in the region of the Yucatan Peninsula. Chinga tu madre! 3 Bs expression The three Bs of making any successful purchase are that it be bueno, bonito, y barato good, handsome, and cheap. Godn noun A person who works in an office from 9am to 5pm. Se la anda comiendo (Hes been shagging her). 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