noun A provincial term for a more densely populated urban area. Something which a person might say they would eat with their eyes. Lencha noun Despective and offensive word for lesbian. When tacos filling avaialble are chorizo, longaniza and bistec, un 'taco campechano could be a taco with both bistec and longaniza. : exclam Fuck it! Que choro nos ech! (What a load of bullshit he came out with! Estafeta noun The baton in a relay race. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Cachirol noun An obvious, or embarrassing, mistake. Ballena Literal Meaning: whale Meaning: liter bottle of beer Vamos a comprar una ballena y jugar domin. Stems from the phrase Mndame. This eBook contains 45 pages and 1000+ words and phrases in Spanish, with English translations of course. The Chilangos say its possible, the Provincia says its not. The oxford dictionary of slang. Te crees muy muy (You think you're something special) Ya me la hicieron de pedo (They made a scene). 2. Juarense noun A native of Ciudad Juarez. A coloufully-decorated papier-mach figure, which is filled with candies and sweets, suspended from a rope, and beaten with a bat by blindfolded participants, until the contents are released. Close equivalent to "ghetto" in English. Literally Im not a gold coin. Zape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. (X in this case being the lauded subject of the chant). 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. Most commonly found on the Pacific Coast. Comer Payaso verb To be in a silly mood, or to be in a fit of laughter. Table 1 presents some Mexican Slang Expressions. Patchouli noun Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or apparently emotionally weak. Plata o Plomo exclam Expression translating literally to silver or lead, and used to describe the choice often faced by people threatened by organized crime. Wila noun Alternate spelling of Gila. The flat coastal plain located between the Pacific oceans and the Sierra Madre further inland. Fresa adj Posh, spoiled, with aspirations to, or pertaining to the higher end of society. Literally: you say tomato, and I make the sauce. Also Apachurrado. This is not a common term, as it comes more from Central America, but it is widely understood throughout the country. The majority of crimes using vehicles committed in Mexicos side of the U.S. border region are done using autos chocolates. Comes from the Nahuatl word for a tent or makeshift shelter. 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. Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions.pdf - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. Most often heard as the phrase Me caga(s). Palo noun An event of sexual intercourse. Commonly used for drinking mezcal after the candle has been spent, a drinker would see the cross at the bottom of his glass only when it is upturned, and thus finished. This expression originates with the founding social classes of the Sinaloa Cartel. 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. It is thought to have come from the English word "plink", which means to shoot randomly and casually at targets. 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 Lo llam a cagarlo (She called him up to give him a telling off). Asagata noun A rude version of Asafata. noun The figure of Death. Aguas! Que te den. i.e. Its all yours.) Parar los tacos expression To stop someones train of thought, in an effort to indicate that they are getting the wrong idea. To take advantage of someone, or screw someone over. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. La Cal que pela expression Descriptive of a person who appears to be very innocent, but is in fact very abrasive or problematic. Ni pies ni cabeza, no encontrar expression Descriptive of something which makes no sense, or has no point to it. Tenemos tiempo que no bochincheamos (Its been ages since we tore it up.). This is a dish inherited from Lebanese immigrant cuisine. See also Pelo Chino. Chamba is the Mexican slang word for 'work' or 'job'.. Tengo mucha chamba. To explain something liket he person you are talking to if a five-year-old. e.g. Que rollo! (What a nightmare!). Chingada Madre! 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. The puta doctor kept my packet and said I . e.g. Much like a real piata. 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. Literally a bite. (Their excuse makes no sense whatsoever). i.e. Pacheco 1. noun A stoner, or someone who enjoys smoking marijuana. Chino noun Anyone of East Asian genetic origin. A mocking bastardisation of chofer . Tirar Para verb To engage in sexual intercourse. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). Simple as that. Often spelled Carambolo in Western Mexico. Se estan chingando la lana (They are stealing the money). noun Colloquial term for large amount of pubic hair, i.e. Raramuri noun A tribe of indigenous people native to the state of Chihuahua. e.g. Nahuatl noun The modern form of the Aztec language, spoken by indigenous communities in the Valley of Mexico and Puebla. An Ox (castrated bull). Batear verb To reject something or someone. Heard pronounced as baggin. Echar Reja verb In the Bajo, the traditional term for going to visit your girlfriend in her family home. me voy a echar un coyotito (Im going to take a nap). Lo perdiste por puto (You lost because you were a coward). Lana noun Money. I keep hearing this word "ese" (also spelled "es" or "se") on TV used when parodying Spanish speakers. e.g. 24. Also Frenar los tacos. noun The United States. Also: Capitalino, Defeo. 2. The main purpose of the dictionary is to strengthen the means of communication between Spanish- speaking populations and the health workers serving Pichicatear verb To haggle over price, usually with a miserly attitude. Literally the clown took him away. Simn exclam Affirmation meaning yes. Take it, so you can bless yourself). What an amazing player he is). Astronomy, space and the universe. Alguien quiere de mi ceviche? - Ya entend. - ndale!. 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. Jarocho noun A native of the coast of Veracruz state. Halconear verb To spy or follow someone in a clandestine way. 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. Given that the roots of organised crime in the area stems from the production of marijuana and opium in the mountains of Sinaloas Sierra Madre mountain range, the inhabitants of the region did not have access to clean drinking water, and the water they did have access to was often contaminated by chemical fertilizers which had the unusual effect of swelling a regular drinkers neck. All esta la papa expression Signifying the weakest link in any system. Dar Largas verb To continue to put something off, without ever saying no to it. Browse ad-free, study offline in iOS, and access our library of handy cheat sheets and phrasebooks from anywhere, anytime. Pocho is an Americanized Mexican-American. Ese wey tiene el colmillo largo (That man has a great deal of experience in what he does). This uncouth practice has since become synonymous with being a loser.. After a heavy drinking session, clients would buy their te-por-ocho pesos in the street in the hope of mitigating their hangovers. Ballena noun A Caguama, specifically of Pacifico beer, found only in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, where the brewery is based. African American slang is a signicant part of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and an important component of American . The phrase comes from the historical character La Malinche, an indigenous woman who aided Hernan Cortes in his conquest of Mexico. Also Cohete, Cuete. Spanglish. Nopal noun Prickly pear. Halcon noun A cartel lookout, or spy. Hazme un paro expression Do me a favour. 2. adj Descriptive of a person who is dynamic, flexible, and has good business sense. No soy monedita de oro expression Im not here to please everybody. Dictionary . Que Cura! (What a laugh!). Tostn noun The monetary amount of fifty pesos. Panga noun A small fishing boat. Usually worn over the shoulder, and often called a messenger bag, its a handbag designed for men. figeater beetle, June bug (Cotinis mutabilis) (Mexico, slang) active (top) homosexual or bisexual (Chicano, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) black person Gorgojo noun A insect pest which damages corn and bean crops. This is a glossary intended to inform those who want to know the meanings of common Mexican terms, not to stir up controversy or ill-feeling. It can be seen here. Literally something for a soda. 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. Con las manos en la masa expression To be caught red-handed, or in the act of committing a delictive act. Abuelita de Batman exclam A toned-down way of saying Ahuevo! e.g. expression To reveal a truth which will cause problems. Auto Chocolate noun A vehicle registered in the United States, which is brought across the border without undergoing the proper import procedure, and is simply used in the border region. Mi valedor! (My valued friend!). No te pases de verga! (Dont be cheeky!). That is what Dictionary of Spanish Slang provides: an alphabetically arranged collection of national and supranational slang terms and colloquial expressions. Rajarse verb To give up, throw in the towel or quit. Chancho noun A pig. In Mexican slang, gandalla is a negative word that describes an abusive (not necessarily aggressive) person that takes . 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! Salerazo noun The drooping flesh around the tricep and upper arms which can appear during old age. que peda me eche anoche (I was so drunk last night). rale is a common interjection in Mexican Spanish slang. Also Chicole. This comes from the phrase tener el colmillo largo. (also used in Spain) 36. A huevo! 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. noun Mexico City. Defeo An antiquated term for a native of Mexico City, given that the capital state was once named Distrito Federal. Fusca noun A pistol, or firearm. exclam Inoffensive way of expressing annoyance or frustration. En el bote (In jail) 7. Colmillo Largo expression Denoting a persons wisdom or experience, often used in the context of business. Cuete noun A pistol or gun, another way of pronouncing cohete. It's often used in a very funny way to indicate friend or homie but I can't tell what it means. 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. Pues yo como de chile, mole y pozole. El tiene un chingo de dinero (He has a lot of money), Duele un chingo (It hurts a lot). Comal noun The wide hotplate on which tortillas are cooked. Equivalent of let the cat out of the bag. Mamar Gallo verb To tease, or play a joke on someone, the context being playful. Miedo no anda en burro expression Intended to tell someone not to be scared, in that donkeys supposedly are aniamsl which dont feel fear. (Cool!) His nickname means Shorty, or The Short One. Perro 1. Churro A joint, or marijuana cigarette. e.g. Pollo noun Penis, in the vernacular used in the Yucatan Peninsula, Pomo noun A bottle of liquor. Often in celebration or passion. Cacharpo noun The bus drivers assistant, or conductor on public transport. Its offensive as it makes reference to Mexicos patroness saint La Virgen de Guadalupe, or La Guadalupana, Lupe being the diminutive of her name Guadalupe. adj To screw up. Here is your quick guide to Dominican Spanish and Slang The Dominican Republic, or Repblica Dominicana, is a remarkably beautiful country. It also allows multiple sorting criteria! Nel exclam Exclamation in the negative, i.e. Also hails from nautical heritage. e.g. Tropa del Infierno noun A special forces-style militia, or armed group, pertaining to the Cartel del Noroeste. El Barrio Me Respalda expression Literally the Hood has my back. Chavindeca noun A dish native to the tierra caliente reigon of Michoacan State, consisting meat and cheese sandwiched between two large grilled corn tortillas,. 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. noun Slang term equivalent of mate or buddy. Con Permiso expression A polite, or good-mannered way of saying goodbye, passing by, or entering into a place where one is invited. However, in Mexico the word specifically refers to wheat flour. Atascada/o adjective Descriptive of a person who wants everything for themself. For he who is a fool, wherever he lands, he loses). 10. Even though Spanish curse words are fun to learn, you aren't going to be able to hold a conversation with them. The original piatas are a ball with seven spikes protruding from them, designed to represent the seven deadly sins. pale, pallid complexion. Used to express ones connections to the criminal underworld. Nos echamos la hueva (Lets chill out). Medios Chiles, Estar a adj The merry, or tipsy state of drunkeness. Also el del estribo. 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