Jalada noun Male masturbation. e.g. This a very barrio term, or perceived as low-class. noun A very good deal or offer. Close equivalent to "ghetto" in English. Que te den por culo. Soconusco noun The Pacific coast border region with Guatemala, located in Chiapas state. Echar Rollo expression Of an individual, to be over-talkative. Quiote noun The large flowering trunk sent upwards by a mature agave, to complete its lifecycle. Defeo An antiquated term for a native of Mexico City, given that the capital state was once named Distrito Federal. Atole noun A traditional drink made from corn, in which the starch from the grains forms the base of the beverage. Mexicans have a huge vocabulary of swear words, which many are different from Spanish swear words when Spaniards use them. e.g. e.g. Slap-dash. No hay moros en la costa expression Literal equivalent of The coast is clear in English. Mamarse verb To fuck up, or make a mistake. Literally Im not a gold coin. 2. Simn exclam Affirmation meaning yes. Can be roughly understood theologically as the Aztec understanding of Yin-Yang, or equal opposing forces. e.g. 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. (**** yeah!) Traeme la feria (Bring me the money). Esa putiza no tenia madre (that beating was bloody awful). Mande exclam Signifying that what was just said has not been fully heard, or understood. ', indicating one is at the service of another. Luckily, many websites are offering rich collections of . Chicano noun A Mexican American, most often second-generation immigrant. Most of the time, a naco acts unpleasantly, is not well-educated and uses certain colorful slang. 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. 2. adj Descriptive of something which is very good or impressive. 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. i.e. noun A novice, or person without adequate experience. A thief is agazapado. See Cagar. What a pain in the arse.). Offensive term in the alternative context, meaning idiot. Malaguea, a la expression Something which is done in a deceptive, or cheating, manner. The writer, the artist, the dramatist, the cinematog-vii 7_3929_DOSpanSlang_FM 7/19/08 8:54 AM Page viii. 2. noun A good friend or personal acquaintance in whom one has confidence. Salvar el pellejo verb To help someone out of a difficult situation. To find your half orange. 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 - . Aguitado adj A sad or pensative mood. Pipope noun Pejorative abbreviation for a native of Puebla State: Pinche Poblano Pendejo (Fucking Idiot from Puebla). 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. e.g. Tends to be regional term to Chilangos. Chingar verb. Exact translation is Spit it out Lupe. noun The social media messaging platform WhatsApp. Me mama, Te mama, Le mama, Nos mama, etc. 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. Puta is incredibly versatile, found in Spanish all over the world and even in English when code-switching.. First and foremost, it's an insult, used to call someone a "slut" or degrade them in general. cooked in its own fat), most famously from Michoacan. 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. Its all yours.) el camin bus Que hubole exclam More informal version of Que hubo. Pal chesco expression Abbreviated version of Para el Refresco. Meanings from this dictionary are not explanatory like in a book but rather representative through synsets from WordNet. PG Abbreviation of Peje, given that the letters themselves are pronounced Pe-Je. 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. noun A provincial term for a more densely populated urban area. Te escribo por whats (Ill write to you on WhatsApp). Chivo noun An AK-47 or similar high powered assault rifle. Equivalent to Ahuevo elsewhere in the country. There are two main varieties of tuna: red and green. Choro noun A tall story, most likely false. Mezcal noun An alcoholic spirit, distilled from the agave plant. 25. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). hazme un paro (do me a favour). Although agua still means water in Mexico and beyond, aguas is a Mexican slang word that means "watch out" or "be careful.". Darle las tres verb To take the final few puffs on a cigarette or other smokeable item, in order to finish it. Periodicazo noun A damaging or scandalous newspaper story. Oye, cuculuste! (Hey, curly!). i.e. e.g. Cabal exclam South Mexican and Guatemalan exclamation in the affirmative, as in exactly!. ya pagame lo que quiero! Also Aeromosa, Sobrecarga. Gasolinazo noun A sudden hike in gasoline prices. 1. Encontrar tu media naranja. See Chingar for context. Ojo Rojo noun The Yucatan regional term for Clamato Preparado. Chingada Madre! No le sube agua al tinaco expression Signfiying that an individual is not very intelligent. Me la pelas exclam Rude expression equivalent of Fuck You. Equivalent of spill the beans. Crack noun Someone who is the best at what they do. 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. Ya Llovi exclam Signifying that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time an event occurred. Palapa noun A structure with a thatched palm roof, most commonly found on the countrys coasts. Pues yo como de chile, mole y pozole. No maaaa exclam Common way of saying No mames, particularly in messaging applications. e.g. Pacheco 1. noun A stoner, or someone who enjoys smoking marijuana. I have a lot of work.. 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. The puta doctor kept my packet and said I . noun A bar, or stick, used to block a doorway in the absence of an actual lock. Dar la cara verb In a situation of conflict or disagreement, of a party to present themselves in person to respond. To give a concrete example: Te presento a mi amiga Rosa Meltroso, might seem an innocuous introduction to a female acquaintance, but in fact the name itself can be broken down into the phrase rosame el troso, or stroke my penis. It is the traditional bread used in the torta ahogada. Tenemos maciza, costilla o montalayo (We have lean meat, rib, or tripe). Paloma noun A mixed drink containing Tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda (Squirt or Fresca). Dejaron de pagar, y no di la cara (They didnt pay, and never showed their face). En el bote (In jail) 7. A common term, between friends, to refer to one another. As early as the 1840s, buey came to refer to a " cuckold .". 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. Literally to skate. Does not apply specifically to a shell. Comes from the English term crack-shot. Fresa may refer to: . Jiricuazo noun A smack on the back of the head. Grilla noun A vocal and forthright argument. Me Caga exclam Expression meaning something or someone is irritating, or makes you angry. Al Chile expression To get straight to the point. Also Pueta. e.g. Me dices tomate, y yo te hago la salsa expression Equivalent of you say jump, I say how high? 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. Love and Marriage . a person who has died their hair colour to blonde. In Mexican slang, chamarra means jacket. Used to express ones connections to the criminal underworld. e.g. adj Of a style pertaining to Mexican-American gang culture. e.g. Fresa adj Posh, spoiled, with aspirations to, or pertaining to the higher end of society. Jajajaja Spanish way of writing hahahaha, the J in Castellano being soft. List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. (Didn't you know that Jaime had an affair with his secretary?) Equivalent to the way shit is often used in English. 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. A clown. Literally A cactus spine in the balls. 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. 2. noun A disgraceful thing or act. Latoso adj Troublesome, in that they 'dar lata. Literally 'Help your country, murder a chilango. Queena noun A Queen card in a deck of cards. This introduction describes why, how and for whom this book was written, why it is original, and what it contains. Literally A donkey has no fear. e.g. Koreans, Vietnamese, Mongolians, etc, are all lumped into this category. To explain something liket he person you are talking to if a five-year-old. Gorrn noun An individual who is happy to consume, but unwilling to pay their share. Vamos al bar. Gila noun Also; loba, vampira, gatita, zorra. is correct, while Quin pomp las chelas is not. To eat tacos. Ajale exclam Exclamation indicating surprise or shock. 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. Penis. Wrestlers are divided between rudos and tecnicos. People who grow up in a Mexican culture within the United States. Also Travieso & Tremendo. This is a rather informal expression, equivalent somewhat to kicking the bucket in English, and should not be used in formal situations. Quilombo - This is a nice slang word from Argentina and Uruguay which means "scandal", "mess" or "racket". Ese wey me tiene los huevos llenos (Im sick to the back teeth of that guy). 1. noun Derogatory term for a left-leaning political activist, who most commonly expresses their views through social media. You can also say padre instead, both words mean the same. Servidor(a) noun A reference to the first-person, i.e. Mamn(a) An arrogant or conceited individual. Cuate noun Friend, or mate. Equivalent of cheeky monkey. Cheha adj Jarocho regional slang for blind. Kiosko noun A rural towns main square. Cottoreo noun Light-hearted and amusing conversation. For example: "Hazlo al tiro". figeater beetle, June bug (Cotinis mutabilis) (Mexico, slang) active (top) homosexual or bisexual (Chicano, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) black person Cuajar verb To solidify or become firm (think of jelly setting). Carambola noun Starfruit. The nominal baddie in a lucha libre wrestling show. Carnitas noun A preparation of pork in its confit (i.e. (i.e. Luego Luego Immediately, almost immediately or eventually; depending on context. Albur noun Wordplay in which a sentence is constructed to sound like a more offensive grouping of words. e.g. Searching for Mexican slang in Facebook A Software System for automatic extraction of comments obtained from Facebook was developed in order to identify common expressions used in the Mexican slang. Estafeta noun The baton in a relay race. 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. Literally, to do something with your buttocks. 6. Ella es muy buen pedo. Maldoso adj Of an individual who is not trustworthy. b) The best, or very successful, person. Chinga tu madre! Patinada verb The action of mopping ones plate after finishing a meal. Montalayo noun Provincial word for the mixture of cooked entrails from an animal. A dog. The full phrase sometimes used by Spanish speakers is me piro vampiro. Palanca noun A friendship or contact on the inside, which facilitates ones business or activities. Medios Chiles, Estar a adj The merry, or tipsy state of drunkeness. "Terraceo" comes from "terraza" (terrace). Cacique noun A member of the economic ruling class, or landowning classes. Often used in the context of narcotrafficking kingpins. Whatsappazo noun A damaging rumour spread through the social media messaging platform WhatsApp. A m, pln is a slightly vulgar way to say "I don't care" or "no me importa". noun Appellation referring to a young man, equivalent of dude, or mate. Quesadilla noun Oval shaped tortilla which is folded over a filling like a taco, and then grilled in its folded position. Qu padre! The expression stems from the Castilian Spanish expression for France. An individual who has the tight curly hair typical to black people. In context, used to refer to a persons partner. A snack or food taken between meals. Take it, so you can bless yourself). The oxford dictionary of slang. 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. Echar Reja verb In the Bajo, the traditional term for going to visit your girlfriend in her family home. yo te ficho los tragos (Ill pay for your drinks). Por fis exclam Colloquial, abbreviated or cute, way of saying Por Favor (Please). 2. adj Pejorative description meaning ugly, rude, bad, dangerous or cruel. Bajo noun The region of central Mexico, running from Puebla State in the east, and comprising Mexico City and the region up to Zacatecas in the northwest. Quiobolas exclam Rude alternative to que hubole, given that it suffixes the word bolas. Que te den. (Cool!) Given that he is from Tabasco State, where the Pejelagarto (alligator gar) is an endemic species of fauna, and local delicacy. Guarura noun A bodyguard. e.g. Puto noun 1.Pejorative term for a male homosexual. Piscar verb In northwestern Mexican indigenous communities (among whom are the Raramuri) To consume the Peyote cactus (containing mescaline) in ritual ceremony. Nahuatl term for a mountain or hill. Literally to rub ones loins in order to achieve something. A debate rages in Mexico over whether its possible to prepare a Quesadilla without cheese. Valer Madre verb Of something to come to an end, break or become defunct. Pocho is an Americanized Mexican-American. To steal something. Chambear verb To work for pay. e.g. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. 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. Some in Mexico still refer to the capital by its original name. 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. Comes from the word Rey, meaning King. Pachanga noun A raucous or boisterous party. Se hizo en la casa de un servidor (It was done in my house). Ni de pedo exclam No way! Que traigo? Traete un pomo. ( What shall I bring? Lucas Heitor. e.g. Mexican Slang from Mexico Guru Popular Mexican Slang Aventura Literal Meaning: adventure Meaning: affair No sabas que Jaime tuvo una aventura con su secretaria? The country has about 60 kinds of corn, and the dark variety is a special treat when one can eat it. e.g. Gandalla. So-called because they have run away from Mexico. Madral noun A large, or significant amount. Spanglish. Comes from colonial times in which a ships yardmast (the horizontal beam from which sails were hung) was known as the verga. to take away the ball. Chido adj. Changos! It is thought to have come from the English word "plink", which means to shoot randomly and casually at targets. Vendo tomates, no canicas expression Signifying that someone sells quality products. Stems from the phrase Mndame. Halcon noun A cartel lookout, or spy. It comes from the Nahuatl word Alcopili, meaning crown. A pain in the ass. Literally a bite. Concede cambio de luces A road sign commonly seen on federal highways asking motorists to be considerate of their headlights when passing oncoming vehicles. 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