A book for learning Spanish from Mexico with approximately 500 words translated to English. Learn Mexican Spanish with synonyms, examples & 51 illustrations. Spanish vocabulary changes significantly from one country to the next. Yet, few people learn about this until they are in a country, stumbling through the local Spanish slang.
Quick Guide to More Mexican Spanish: A Book for Learning Spanish from Mexico
A book for learning Spanish from Mexico with 500 words translated to English. Learn Mexican Spanish with synonyms, examples & 46 illustrations. Spanish vocabulary changes significantly from one country to the next. Yet, few people learn about this until they are in a country, stumbling through the local Spanish slang.
13 Cool and Interesting Facts About Mexico Day of the Dead INFOGRAPHIC
The traditional Mexican holiday of Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos has become more prominent in recent times. Why is there a celebration for death? Aren’t we supposed to be sad? Is the Day of the Dead related to Halloween? Why don’t they combine both holidays? What is the relation of the […]
MEZCAL and TEQUILA: What’s the Difference?
Chances are, when you think of Mexican liquor, you think of tequila, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, tequila is not the only liquor made is Mexico – there is also what is considered tequila’s brother- mezcal. Mezcal is made from the maguey plant, which is a form of agave. The reason mezcal is […]
A List of Spanish Slang Expressions Using CHINGAR: 22 Mexican Spanish Examples
There are a lot of books about Mexican Spanish, but there is one exclusively dedicated to the word CHINGAR. The book El Chingonario: Diccionario de uso, reuso y abuso del chingar y sus derivados published by Editorial Otras Inquisiciones includes about 150 sayings with definitions and examples. This book was a recommendation from a Mexican […]
CHINGAR: The Most Important Mexican Spanish Slang Word
The verb chingar is known throughout Latin America, but there is no other country that uses and abuses this word like Mexico. Chingar is the most important word in Mexico. Here is the official dictionary definition by the Royal Spanish Academy versus the Mexican Spanish meaning of chingar. Chingar according to the Royal Spanish Academy […]
ORALE meaning In Spanish? (And How To Respond)
Yes! This is a great question because órale in Spanish is one of those versatile Mexican slang words that can mean a few different things. Generally órale in Mexican Spanish means got it, okay, no problem or something similar. What does ¡Órale! mean? You will see and hear this word everywhere from comedian Gabriel Iglesias […]
The Check List of 10 Mexican Foods You Must Try Before Leaving
If you think Mexican food has anything to do with the Tex-Mex and Mexican-American stuff you are used to- you are in for quite a delicious surprise. Mexico has some incredible, traditional dishes that have no relation to “Mexican” food in the US. Here are 10 foods you can’t leave Mexico without trying. 1. Tamales […]
MICHELADA: The Mexican Bloody Mary
If you’ve ever gone drinking with Mexicans, you’ve probably at least heard the term michelada. What exactly is it? A michelada is a traditional Mexican drink comparable to the Bloody Mary. The recipe changes a bit from region to region and due to person tastes, but the basic ingredients are: beer, tomato juice, lime and […]
Mexican Slang: Spanish Terms of Common Use
If you’re planning a vacation in Mexico, you should definitely know about the Mexican slang spanish terms that many locals use. Not all slang in Mexico is used in a derogatory way; it can also range to compliments. The only reason it’s called slang is because it is not formal language typically taught in schools. […]
guajolote
turkey
zoquete
no manches
no way, give me a break, I don’t believe you, stop screwing around
puta
1) a prostitute or loose woman 2) damn, shit
rajarse
to run away, to become frightened
ranazo
a fall
rollo
a long explanation
sencillo
coins
soplar
to give a blow job
taco
1 gram of marihuana
tetona
woman with big tits
fulano
Joe Blow, some random person
gordo
someone who you can’t stand or who you dislike
hocicón
to blabber, say more than you should
huevón
a lazy person, a person that refuses to do more than required, a bum
jalar
1) to masturbate, jerk off 2) to work 3) to go some place 4) to exercise in the gym 5) to pull
latoso
a bothersome person
mamón
1) something ridiculous 2) an inconsiderate person or someone who likes to brag 3) someone who thinks that he/she is the only one who can do the things well, that he/she deserves everything, to the point of being annoying, a real asshole
pendejo
1) dim-witted 2) asshole
petaca
baggage