Non-Verbal Peruvian Spanish Slang Expressions: 9 Common Gestures Infographic and Videos

 

Non-verbal expressions are part of the slang you need to incorporate in you language learning. Just as oral language, gestures varies among countries. In my recent trip to Peru I had the opportunity to chat with some locals in a Spanish language institute and they came out with nine common gestures used in Peru. Watch the videos of these common Peruvian gestures to learn how to mimic them like a local and share the infographic below.

1. aguja
This is a local Spanish slang word and it is used to refer to someone who doesn´t have much money. Other local words used in Peru are misio or misionero. For example: Estoy más aguja, no tengo ni para el pasaje.

2. pituco
Another example of Peru Spanish slang that means a rich and good looking person. For example: A ese pituco lo han puesto en el colegio más caro de la ciudad.

3. loco
Means “crazy.” This is one of the of the common gestures you can use almost anywhere in the world.

4. bruto
Translates to “dumb” or “not smart.” The gestures implies that the information doesn’t enter your head/brain.

5. testarudo
This gesture means “stubborn”

6. planear
Use this traditional gesture anywhere when you are thinking or figuring out a plan.

7. ya se fue
this gesture along with the phrase “ya se fue, ya se fue” is used in Peru in response to someone who said a bad joke.

8. llegar al pincho
Another common Spanish expression from Peru and it is used to say that you don´t care. For example: Me llega al pincho lo que digas.

9. chúpamela
Translates to “suck it” or “fuck you” and is self explanatory.

Infographic: Non-Verbal Peru Spanish Slang Expressions

COMMON GESTURES USED IN PERU
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