Derived from the English verb 'to wash', 'washear' in Spanish slang is used to refer to the act of washing or cleaning something, especially a vehicle. Examples Spanish: Voy a washear mi coche este fin de semana. English: I'm going to wash my car this weekend.

In Mexican Spanish, 'sarape' refers to a traditional long blanket-like shawl, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends, which is worn especially by men. Although it's not a slang term, it's distinctly Mexican and used colloquently. Examples Spanish: Hace frío, voy a buscar mi sarape para calentarme. English: It's cold, I'm going to get […]

A colloquial term used in Mexico for 'bedroom' or 'room'. Examples Spanish: Voy a limpiar mi recámara antes de que lleguen los invitados. English: I'm going to clean my bedroom before the guests arrive.

In Mexican Spanish slang, 'popote' means 'straw', typically a drinking straw. Examples Spanish: ¿Me puedes pasar un popote para mi refresco, por favor? English: Can you pass me a straw for my soda, please?

A colloquial term primarily used in Mexico and some parts of Central America that means 'to chat' or 'to talk'. Examples Spanish: Vamos a platicar sobre lo que pasó ayer. English: Let's chat about what happened yesterday.

In Mexican Spanish, 'playera' is a colloquial term for a t-shirt, typically a casual one. Examples Spanish: Me compré una playera nueva para el concierto. English: I bought a new t-shirt for the concert.

In Mexican slang, 'padrote' is often used to refer to a pimp or someone who controls prostitutes. However, it can also be used to refer to someone who is bossy or likes to control others. Examples Spanish: El tipo ese se cree un padrote, siempre intentando controlar a todos. English: That guy thinks he's a […]

The term 'okupa' is a Spanish slang originating from the word 'occupy'. It refers to people who illegally inhabit unused or abandoned properties without the permission of the owner. Examples Spanish: La casa abandonada al final de la calle está llena de okupas. English: The abandoned house at the end of the street is full […]

In Spanish street slang, 'orégano' is often used to refer to low quality marijuana or fake marijuana. The term 'orégano' literally translates to 'oregano' in English, a type of herb, and is used metaphorically in this context. Examples Spanish: No compres de ese tipo, solo vende orégano. English: Don't buy from that guy, he only […]

In Spanish slang, 'obrar' typically refers to the act of working or performing an action. It can also colloquially mean 'to defecate'. Examples Spanish: Juan está obrando en el jardín todo el día. English: Juan has been working in the garden all day.

A Mexican cocktail made from beer, lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and sometimes tomato juice. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la cantina a tomar unas micheladas. English: Let's go to the bar to have some micheladas.

Literally translates to 'boogers' but is often used to refer to kids or children in a playful or teasing manner. Examples Spanish: Mis mocos no paran de hacer travesuras en casa. English: My little ones won't stop causing mischief at home.

A term used in some Latin American countries for an errand or task. It can also refer to a person who is easily manipulated or controlled. Examples Spanish: 1. Tengo que hacer un mandado en el supermercado. 2. El pobre hombre es un mandado en manos de su esposa. English: 1. I have to run […]

A Mexican slang term used to refer to someone who is very strong, tough or impressive. It can also be used to describe something as cool, great, or excellent. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es muy machín, siempre es el primero en terminar los entrenamientos. English: That guy is very machín, he is always the first […]

The term 'Gustrago' does not appear to be recognized Spanish slang. It may be a typo, regional slang, or very colloquial term that is not widely used or recognized. Please check the spelling or provide more context. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

An unofficial, often illegal, import or sale of goods, especially in the context of border trading. It can also refer to counterfeit or pirated items. Examples Spanish: La policía confiscó toda la fayuca del mercado negro. English: The police confiscated all the smuggled goods from the black market.

In Mexican Spanish slang, 'ejote' is often used to refer to a skinny person. It literally translates to 'green bean' in English. Examples Spanish: Juan es tan delgado, parece un ejote. English: Juan is so skinny, he looks like a green bean.

In Spanish slang, 'dobletear' generally means to work two jobs or to do double shifts. Examples Spanish: Estoy tan cansado porque tuve que dobletear en el trabajo esta semana. English: I'm so tired because I had to work double shifts at work this week.

A Spanish slang term used to refer to someone's skin or complexion, especially in the context of beauty or skincare. Examples Spanish: ¡Tienes un cutis muy hermoso! ¿Cuál es tu secreto? English: You have very beautiful skin! What's your secret?

In Spanish slang, 'chutar' means 'to inject' usually in the context of drugs. However, it can also mean 'to kick' in a soccer context. Examples Spanish: 1. En la calle, algunos drogadictos se chutan en público. 2. El jugador chutó el balón con todas sus fuerzas. English: 1. On the street, some drug addicts inject […]

In Spanish slang, 'cholla' is a term primarily used in Spain, specifically in Andalusia and Murcia, to refer to a girl or a young woman. It's similar to 'chica' in standard Spanish. Examples Spanish: Esa cholla es mi mejor amiga desde la infancia. English: That girl has been my best friend since childhood.

A Mexican slang term that indicates a large quantity, an abundance or a lot of something. It can also be used to express a high degree or extreme of something. Examples Spanish: Tengo un chingomadral de tarea por hacer. English: I have a ton of homework to do.

In Mexican slang, 'chingonada' is a term used to refer to something that is outstanding, cool, or impressive. It's often used to express admiration for an object or situation. Examples Spanish: Ese concierto fue una chingonada, nunca había visto nada igual. English: That concert was amazing, I had never seen anything like it.

A term used in Mexico to refer to a person who exhibits characteristics of lower-class, often associated with vulgar or tacky behavior and style. It can also refer to things that are of low quality or in bad condition. Examples Spanish: No me gusta ese barrio, está muy chaca. English: I don't like that neighborhood, […]

A mild expletive or expression of surprise, similar to 'snails!' in English. It is mostly used in Spain. Examples Spanish: ¡Caracoles! Se me olvidó el paraguas en casa. English: Snails! I forgot the umbrella at home.

A term used to refer to a friend, buddy or comrade. It is often used in informal contexts and is gender neutral. Examples Spanish: Hola, camarada, ¿cómo has estado? English: Hello, buddy, how have you been?

A Mexican slang term referring to the act of relaxing, chilling, or doing nothing in particular. It can also mean to mix things up. Examples Spanish: Hoy no tengo nada que hacer, solo voy a campechanear en casa. English: I have nothing to do today, I'm just going to chill at home.

A Spanish slang term used in certain regions to refer to a person who is extremely unlucky or who always has bad luck. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es un cacarizo y seguro que algo malo va a pasar. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he's a cacarizo and surely […]

A colloquial term used in Spain that refers to 'bicycle'. It's a shortened, casual version of the word 'bici', which is itself short for 'bicicleta'. Mostly used in urban and youthful contexts. Examples Spanish: Voy a ir al parque en mi bicla. English: I'm going to go to the park on my bike.