Literally, give it to yourself.. Literally to skate. Meridano noun A native of the city of Mrida. me voy a echar un coyotito (Im going to take a nap). 2. adj Descriptive of something which is very good or impressive. The phrase means pepper pork in Mayan. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. There are two main varieties of tuna: red and green. What do you want to comer?. 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. Nunca digas de agua agua no haz de beber expression Equivalent of Never Say Never. (Didn't you know that Jaime had an affair with his secretary?) Literally a bite. Andarse Comiendo verb To be having regular, casual sex with an individual. Alguien quiere de mi ceviche? e.g. Bonus fact: Selena sings aguas in the beginning of the . 9. V Grande noun The letter B. 25. From Valer Madre. Tapete noun A placemat at a dining table. Cacas title Despective nickname applied to bad individuals. Fuchicaca adj Bad, ugly or undesirable. Te desayunaste payaso hoy? (Youre in a silly mood). Fue una ganga! (I got it for 100 pesos, it was a steal!). Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. Montado noun A dish typical to northern Mexico, particularly Chihuahua, in which beans and cheese are sandwiched between two flour tortillas, and then topped with a filling, creating what is essentially a stuffed double-tortilla taco. e.g. rale exclam 1. Bocho noun A Volkswagen Beetle car. Dos-Tres expression A very chilango way of saying probably, or more likely than not. e.g. Te gusta el chile verdad?. Fraile noun A Campeche dessert consisting of meringue and fried churro-like tortilla, stuffed either with coconut or Edam cheese. In U.S. slang, this term is translated into the pejorative wetback. Pato/Patito adj Of an item which is an imitation version of the real thing. Curado de Bigote noun The dregs of a barrel of alcoholic drink. Manotazo noun A proverbial slap on the wrist. pasar. ongo noun A ramshackle dwelling built into the walls of the Tijuana River, where homeless people live. Jiricuazo noun A smack on the back of the head. A huevo! Also Pueta. It is sweetened whole milk, which is evaportaed, leaving behind the sugary curds. Mira esa madre! (Look at this shit!). La quiere peladita y en la boca expression Descriptive of a work-shy individual, who does not want to put in a lot of effort in order to achieve what they set out to do. Chofer noun The driver of a vehicle, not limited to the role of chauffeur. Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions.pdf - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. e.g. Gorrn noun An individual who is happy to consume, but unwilling to pay their share. Chilln noun A whiner, or someone who is regarded as a complainer. Offensive term in the alternative context, meaning idiot. Quesillo noun Oaxaca cheese. Literally I cant find the head nor the feet. e.g. 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. Villameln noun An individual who feigns to have an interest in a certain cultural activity, but is in fact ignorant of its finer points and is often merely doing so out of affectation. La Paleta noun The effects on an individual of consuming too much marijuana. tower cafe sacramento; galley pirate blox fruits. Gorgojo noun A insect pest which damages corn and bean crops. The animals heart, lungs and liver. to pass. Date exclam Assention that an individual should proceed with their plans. Darn!. [Lancs/Yorks use] bag lady Noun. This expression originates with the founding social classes of the Sinaloa Cartel. noun Colloquial term for large amount of pubic hair, i.e. Cuerna de Chivo noun An AK-47, or any other similar assault rifle. Adis = Goodbye. Chido Chido means cool, awesome. Poner cuerno verb To cheat sexually on ones partner. 2. adj Pejorative description meaning ugly, rude, bad, dangerous or cruel. Partir el queso verb To be the person to cut the cheese is to be the host, or most important individual within a social setting. Literally to have a tail that is stepped on. 10. To take advantage of someone, or screw someone over. Bullshit. They are also known as the Tarahumara in the Spanish language, although that word is a bastardisation of how the people refer to themselves. Trees, plants and gardening. nasty, or bad. Chicano noun A Mexican American, most often second-generation immigrant. Chilango noun A native of Mexico City. Dar Lata verb To make problems, or nag. 24. Chicol noun An agricultural tool consisting of a knife at the end of a long pole, used to cut ripe fruit from trees. The slang insult gey, for "idiot" or "stupid person" emerges from the "cuckold" sense of buey. El sol esta recio hoy (The sun is very strong today). What a pain in the arse.). Esta bien bueno. Date. 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. Cachirol noun An obvious, or embarrassing, mistake. Gringo noun A U.S. citizen, most often of European descent. CJNG acronym Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacin. Equivalent: Godammit!, or Bollocks!. Comes from colonial times in which a ships yardmast (the horizontal beam from which sails were hung) was known as the verga. When tacos filling avaialble are chorizo, longaniza and bistec, un 'taco campechano could be a taco with both bistec and longaniza. Pollera noun Yucatan regional synonym of Guajolotera. La Roa noun Any form of skin disease or rash. In this work, sexual slang words were collected from two important texts written by Mexicans: "Antologa del albur" [3], which is a collection of albures from several states of the Mexican Republic of different authors; and "El chilangonario" [4], which is a manual compilation of general slang used by Mexicans. This introduction describes why, how and for whom this book was written, why it is original, and what it contains. A taco is a soft tortilla topped with any filling, which is picked up and consumed using the hand(s). The word has no reference to the exact age of an adult woman, it is used simply to indicate that the female in question is now considered an adult by the speaker. Literally money trumps a pretty face. To turn whatever you are eating into tacos by placing it inside a tortilla and eating it as such. Mexican Slang to Master for Casual Conversations Some of these terms and phrases below are NSFW. Nos echamos la hueva (Lets chill out). - Ya entend. - ndale!. e.g. Often, but not always, despective. The stringy form of cheese similar to mozzarella. FREE List of 75 Mexican Spanish Phrases and Expressions Receive via email our list of common Mexican Spanish Phrases with English translations. Up yours. e.g. To have verbal-diarrhea. They are usually extremely colourful characters. tirar a la portera. Se la anda comiendo (Hes been shagging her). It's a funny slang term similar to 'see you later alligator'. Zorro noun A member of the Mexican Armed Forces who has no common sense, or does things without thinking them through. However, in Mexico the word specifically refers to wheat flour. Literally, I sell tomatoes, not marbles. exclam Lets go! Synonym of the imperative vmonos! Also known as Aporreadillo. A m, pln is a slightly vulgar way to say "I don't care" or "no me importa". El gangoso is commonly the subject of jokes around wordplay. Coyotito noun A nap. tener lo Huevos llenos expression To be completely fed up, irrritated or annoyed by something or someone. Por fis exclam Colloquial, abbreviated or cute, way of saying Por Favor (Please). The term has since come to describe the style and culture espoused by women of Sinaloa State. A verb 'chingar' is also commonly used in expressions like ' No me chingues!', or 'Vete a la chingada.' = 'Don't fuck with me! bueno hello la pachanga party el chupe booze chafa crappy codo cheap el cantn house el aventn ride el mole mole agitado bummed out abusado look out chingn badass el chingo shitload Chale! Chulada de maiz prieto exclam Expression which is descriptive of how excellent or high quality something is. 2. 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. Equivalent of cheeky monkey. Choncho 1. adj Thick, or filled to bursting. V Pequeo noun The letter V. Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. Neta noun An unequivocal truth. The domiciles are usually slum-like, and paracaidistas often arrive in force, and are later very difficult to remove. Dar Culo verb Of something to make a person nervous or scared. Soltar el borrego Literally to release the sheep. For example, if a Mexican national calls a Mexican-American "pocho," it might be offensive and his way of saying "You're Spanish isn't good enough" or "You aren't a real Mexican." However, a lot of Chicanos call themselves this. expression Who paid? This expression is an irregular verb in that it has no real infinitive, or any other grammatical form other than the third-person past tense. noun A statement which is clearly untrue. Que traigo? Traete un pomo. ( What shall I bring? e.g. De plano expression Meaning straight-up or without beating around the bush. e.g. Ballena Literal Meaning: whale Meaning: liter bottle of beer Vamos a comprar una ballena y jugar domin. e.g. Lets go or Lets move. Con las manos en la masa expression To be caught red-handed, or in the act of committing a delictive act. Palanca noun A friendship or contact on the inside, which facilitates ones business or activities. To try ones best. Tecnico noun A nominal goodie, or good guy, in a lucha libre wrestling show. patear. e.g. Depending on the context, it can mean MXN$1, One Mexican Peso, or MXN$1,000, One Thousand Mexican Pesos. Me dices tomate, y yo te hago la salsa expression Equivalent of you say jump, I say how high? Para quien es pendejo, donde queda, pierde. (For he who is smart, wherever he lands, its green. As in, something which one might not want to do. Sort the table columns by country, language, or title. Me mama, Te mama, Le mama, Nos mama, etc. Buey noun Has many spellings, but this is the correct one. Not applicable in the context of tipping a waiter. Huichol noun Indigenous peoples native to western Jalisco and Nayarit states. Mira ese guey con la luz verde, que no se mueve. e.g. The meaning of SPIC is used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a Spanish-American person. Rezongn noun An individual who will always answer back. Achichincle noun A subordinate, or employee. Chingatelo/la: imperative 1. Padre adj Excellent, or of outstanding quality. Perifoneo noun In smaller, more rural towns in Mexici, the act of advertising your services to the community by broadcasting your message from a loudspeaker within your home. Nahuatl term for a mountain or hill. A Spanish pronunciation of Gangs. Darle por la libre verb To freestyle something, or go ahead without making a prior plan. We'll cover the most popular Spanish slang words and phrases and provide their English translation as well as Spanish pronunciation for English speakers. Quesadilla noun Oval shaped tortilla which is folded over a filling like a taco, and then grilled in its folded position. The Collins Spanish online dictionary offers you: Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of today's language. Colmillo Largo expression Denoting a persons wisdom or experience, often used in the context of business. Literally, to withstand a caning. A wank. e.g. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. 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. Enchilar verb To annoy or anger someone. e.g. Petas Sinaloan expression meaning drunk; a bastardisation of the word peda. The location of many car accidents. Aguitado adj A sad or pensative mood. It is thought to have come from the English word "plink", which means to shoot randomly and casually at targets. e.g. The tightly curled hair genetically typical of black people. e.g. Cantina noun A traditional, or old-fashioned, Mexican bar or drinking hole. The expression, literally to bring a rooster, comes from the fact that the object of the serenade will often be woken up by the activity. Dim your headlights for oncoming traffic. Juareo noun A despective term for a native of Ciudad Juarez. Tirar Para verb To engage in sexual intercourse. Hacerle a la mamada verb To present a very ostentatious and hedonistic lifestyle. e.g. Mamador adj Of the very highest class, top-dollar. A drinking session. His nickname means Shorty, or The Short One. Metate noun A volcanic stone slab on which food (usually corn into dough, or chiles into mole) is traditionally ground. e.g. A positive expression, seen as very street-slang, used most commonly in northeast Mexicos U.S. border region, particularly Tamaulipas. noun A monkey, or any species belonging to the primate genus. e.g. Every Spanish learner living in Spain should know how to say: "Quiero ir de tapas" (I want to go for tapas). Hijole, me enchile bien cabrn (Damn! Agazaparse verb To make oneself as small as possible. This example is not recommended unless you are a regular and well-known patron of the establishment. Ajale exclam Exclamation indicating surprise or shock. 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. Pronounced like the name. Jajajaja Spanish way of writing hahahaha, the J in Castellano being soft. e.g. Literally 'Help your country, murder a chilango. e.g. A clown. Cacharpo noun The bus drivers assistant, or conductor on public transport. Excellent. e.g. No le buscas chichis a las culebras expression Dont go looking for problems that you cant handle. Hidrocalido noun A native of the state of Aguascalientes. Rubia de farmacia noun A peroxide blonde. 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. Que hueva. (I have to go to Mexico City tomorrow. Greedy, or someone who cant get their fill. El Gabacho The United States, or an American person when used in the personal context. Literally, to give them cramp. Referred to as A Whitey in English. A brown-nose. Asaduda noun A pluck in butchery terms. 2. noun A good friend or personal acquaintance in whom one has confidence. Duda, no quedarse con expression To go ahead and do something that you are considering. PG Abbreviation of Peje, given that the letters themselves are pronounced Pe-Je. For he who is a fool, wherever he lands, he loses). To down a drink in one go. noun The gift given during a baptism, usually in the form of money. Lo perdiste por puto (You lost because you were a coward). Nochtli noun The Tuna fruit in the Nahuatl language. Also Chilangazo. Choro noun A tall story, most likely false. Harina noun Flour. muff. e.g. Roughly equivalent to a pub, but with a less homely feel. This expression comes from the pulquerias of Mexico, in which the dregs of the clients drinks would not be discarded, but rather collected in a separate receptacle. e.g. Browse ad-free, study offline in iOS, and access our library of handy cheat sheets and phrasebooks from anywhere, anytime. Salsa noun Any mixture of ingredients ground together, the salsa is a key element in Mexican cuisine, and present in almost every meal. Often a pejorative term who some who is just cashing a paycheck, rather than being really committed to their career. Estela noun The traditional stone tablet or signpost when arriving in a settlement, which told the traveller the place he was in. e.g. noun A very good deal or offer. Literally, the water doesnt reach the cistern. Mestizo noun An individual of both European and Indigenous genetic heritage. Shiv exclam Cheers in the Zapotec indigenous language, native to southern Oaxaca. Wila noun Alternate spelling of Gila. No tener madre adj Descriptive of something or something to be particularly malicious or bad. Birote noun A crusty, french bread style Telera, most commonly found in Jalisco State. A rude expression, or curse-word. Commonly eaten in Mexico and the wider region. exclam Wow! 1. an armadillo has a caparazn, an oyster does not. Tragar Camote expression To be unattentive, or distracted. Gero A person of European ethnicity. Literally" You have a heavy hand. Not great, not terrible. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). Buchn noun A male member of the Sinaloa Cartel. Batucada noun The moment during a party (usually a Quinceaera or a wedding) in which party favors such as fancy dress, balloons, or other fun items, are distributed amongst guests. Hacer de pedo verb To make problems for someone, or to tell someone off. Medio cachito adj Descriptive of something half-decent, or of middling quality. Generic term generally meaning assent, most commonly used in Mexico City and the surrounding area. For example: "Hazlo al tiro". Medios Chiles, Estar a adj The merry, or tipsy state of drunkeness. i.e. 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). Aporreado noun A dish typical to the Tierra Caliente in which dried beefsteak, egg, beans, tomatoes and spices are stewed together. 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. Zagun noun A large door or entrance. yo te ficho los tragos (Ill pay for your drinks). The oxford dictionary of slang. e.g. 3. verb In the context of cagar a alguien, to yell at someone, or give them a bollocking. The expression stems from the Castilian Spanish expression for France. Batear verb To reject something or someone. A style of music originating in the north of the country, in which brass, wind and percussion instruments are key. 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