Mexican Slang for Young Adults
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Most Commonly Used Slang Words & Phrases
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Expressons to Fll Silence
Slang Words & Phrases Used By Young People
- Expressions Used Between Friends
- Common Slang Expressions Used by Young Adults
- Common Expressions Used by Teenagers
Slang Nouns
- Expressions to Describe a Low-Quality Item
- Expressions Mainly Said by Men
Slang Adjectives
- Expressions Used as Adjectives
- Expressions to Describe a Negative Person
- Expressions to Describe Someone who Takes Advantage...
Using Verbs In Slang Words & Phrases
- Expressions Used as Verbs
- Phrases to Describe People
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Most Commonly Used Slang Words & Phrases
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Expressons to Fll Silence
Slang Words & Phrases Used By Young People
- Expressions Used Between Friends
- Common Slang Expressions Used by Young Adults
- Common Expressions Used by Teenagers
Slang Nouns
- Expressions to Describe a Low-Quality Item
- Expressions Mainly Said by Men
Slang Adjectives
- Expressions Used as Adjectives
- Expressions to Describe a Negative Person
- Expressions to Describe Someone who Takes Advantage...
Using Verbs In Slang Words & Phrases
- Expressions Used as Verbs
- Phrases to Describe People
CONTENTS
Expressions To Confront And To Ask For A Truce
- Expressions to Confront Someone
- Expressions to Ask for a Truce in Mexico
Slang Words & Phrases To Use When Angry
- Expressions to Describe Someone You Truly Dislike
- Expressions to Describe a Troubling Situation
- Expressions to Describe Someone Daring
Slang Phrases To Describe A Situation
- Phrases to Describe Situations You Should Avoid in Mexico
- Expressions to Talk About Common Scenarios in Mexico
Expressions Used By A Speci c Group Of People
- Expressions From the Northern States of Mexico
- Old-fashioned Mexican Slang Expressions
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Other Funny Expressions In Mexican Spanish
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Expressons to Fll Silence
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Expressions To Confront And To Ask For A Truce
- Expressions to Confront Someone
- Expressions to Ask for a Truce in Mexico
Slang Words & Phrases To Use When Angry
- Expressions to Describe Someone You Truly Dislike
- Expressions to Describe a Troubling Situation
- Expressions to Describe Someone Daring
Slang Phrases To Describe A Situation
- Phrases to Describe Situations You Should Avoid in Mexico
- Expressions to Talk About Common Scenarios in Mexico
Expressions Used By A Speci c Group Of People
- Expressions From the Northern States of Mexico
- Old-fashioned Mexican Slang Expressions
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Other Funny Expressions In Mexican Spanish
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Some of the Most Common Slang Expressions
- Expressons to Fll Silence
qué onda
what wave
what’s up, hello
Use this slang expression when...
you want to greet somebody. Be careful when you use
this phrase as it very informal and should only be used
with people that are friends.
Who uses this slang expression
young people in Mexico
Sample sentences
Qué onda. ¿A dónde vas?
What’s up, where are you going?
Qué onda. ¿Cómo has estado?
What’s up, how have you been?
Chapter 1
qué onda
what wave
what’s up, hello
Use this slang expression when...
you want to greet somebody. Be careful when you use
this phrase as it very informal and should only be used
with people that are friends.
Who uses this slang expression
young people in Mexico
Sample sentences
Qué onda. ¿A dónde vas?
What’s up, where are you going?
Qué onda. ¿Cómo has estado?
What’s up, how have you been?
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¿mande?
order me
excuse me, what did you say?
Use this slang expression when...
you want someone to repeat what they said or as
a response to someone calling out to you, letting
them know that they now have your attention.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿Mande? ¿Me dijiste algo?
What? Did you say something to me?
Mande, ¿qué quieres?
Yes, what do you want?
Chapter 1
¿mande?
order me
excuse me, what did you say?
Use this slang expression when...
you want someone to repeat what they said or as
a response to someone calling out to you, letting
them know that they now have your attention.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿Mande? ¿Me dijiste algo?
What? Did you say something to me?
Mande, ¿qué quieres?
Yes, what do you want?
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qué padre
what a father
cool, that’s cool
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express in an informal way that something
is cool or great. This phrase is used in a friendly, informal
setting.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¡Qué padre está la película!
The movie is great!
¡Qué padre la pasamos!
We had a great time!
Chapter 1
qué padre
what a father
cool, that’s cool
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express in an informal way that something
is cool or great. This phrase is used in a friendly, informal
setting.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¡Qué padre está la película!
The movie is great!
¡Qué padre la pasamos!
We had a great time!
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ándale
walk
come on, chop-chop,
that’s right
Use this slang expression when...
you want to ask someone to hurry up doing something.
It can also be used to agree with what someone else
just said.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ándale, apúrate con el trabajo.
Come on, hurry up with work.
Acompáñame al doctor, ándale.
Come with me to the doctor, come on.
Chapter 1
ándale
walk
come on, chop-chop,
that’s right
Use this slang expression when...
you want to ask someone to hurry up doing something.
It can also be used to agree with what someone else
just said.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ándale, apúrate con el trabajo.
Come on, hurry up with work.
Acompáñame al doctor, ándale.
Come with me to the doctor, come on.
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comper
with permission, excuse me
coming through
Use this slang expression when...
you want to tell people that you are coming through.
It is an informal way of saying “Excuse me”: Be careful
when you use this word as it is informal and shouldn’t
be used with older people or in formal situations.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Comper, voy a pasar.
Excuse me, coming through.
Comper, necesito agarrar algo.
Excuse me, I need to get something.
Chapter 1
comper
with permission, excuse me
coming through
Use this slang expression when...
you want to tell people that you are coming through.
It is an informal way of saying “Excuse me”: Be careful
when you use this word as it is informal and shouldn’t
be used with older people or in formal situations.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Comper, voy a pasar.
Excuse me, coming through.
Comper, necesito agarrar algo.
Excuse me, I need to get something.
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aguas
waters
be careful, watch out
Use this slang expression when...
you want to catch someone’s attention to alert them
or make them attentive. Be careful when you use this
word as it is seen childish and very informal, should
not be used with older people.
Who uses this slang expression
children, teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¡Aguas! Casi pisas un charco.
Watch out! Y
o
u almost stepped in a puddle.
Aguas con el perro.
Watch out for the dog.
Chapter 1
aguas
waters
be careful, watch out
Use this slang expression when...
you want to catch someone’s attention to alert them
or make them attentive. Be careful when you use this
word as it is seen childish and very informal, should
not be used with older people.
Who uses this slang expression
children, teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¡Aguas! Casi pisas un charco.
Watch out! Y
o
u almost stepped in a puddle.
Aguas con el perro.
Watch out for the dog.
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ojo
eye
watch out
Use this slang expression when...
you want to ask someone to be careful about something,
to keep an eye out or to watch out.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ojo con la salsa que está picosa.
Be careful with the salsa, t’i
s hot.
No confies en él, ojo.
Don’t trust him, watch out.
Chapter 1
ojo
eye
watch out
Use this slang expression when...
you want to ask someone to be careful about something,
to keep an eye out or to watch out.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ojo con la salsa que está picosa.
Be careful with the salsa, t’i
s hot.
No confies en él, ojo.
Don’t trust him, watch out.
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trucha
trout
to be careful, to be alert
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as “alert” or “ready”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Ponte trucha cuando manejes en la noche.
Be alert when you drive at night.
Hay que estar truchas para el examen de mañana.
We have to be ready for tomorrow’s exam.
Chapter 1
trucha
trout
to be careful, to be alert
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as “alert” or “ready”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Ponte trucha cuando manejes en la noche.
Be alert when you drive at night.
Hay que estar truchas para el examen de mañana.
We have to be ready for tomorrow’s exam.
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¡chin!
n/a
damn it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express sudden disapointment or anger.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and adults
Sample sentences
¡Chin! Se me olvidó la tarea.
Damn it! I forgot my homework.
¡Chin! Y¡a sabía que algo se me olvidaba!
Damn it! I knew that I was forgetting something!
Chapter 1
¡chin!
n/a
damn it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express sudden disapointment or anger.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and adults
Sample sentences
¡Chin! Se me olvidó la tarea.
Damn it! I forgot my homework.
¡Chin! Y¡a sabía que algo se me olvidaba!
Damn it! I knew that I was forgetting something!
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¿a poco?
by little?
for real?
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express doubt or disbelief.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿A poco sí renunciaste?
Did you really quit?
¿A poco fuiste solo?
Did you really go alone?
Chapter 1
¿a poco?
by little?
for real?
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express doubt or disbelief.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿A poco sí renunciaste?
Did you really quit?
¿A poco fuiste solo?
Did you really go alone?
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órale
n/a
wow, alright
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express amazement.
Y
o
u can also use this phrase to agree with something.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Órale. No sabía eso.
Wow. I didn’t know that.
Órale, te acompaño.
Alright, I go with you.
Chapter 1
órale
n/a
wow, alright
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express amazement.
Y
o
u can also use this phrase to agree with something.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Órale. No sabía eso.
Wow. I didn’t know that.
Órale, te acompaño.
Alright, I go with you.
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no inventes
do not invent
for real?, stop joking
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express surprise, if you can’t believe what
you are being told or you want someone to stop joking.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers, mainly women
Sample sentences
No inventes, ¿te dejaron ir?
For real? Are you allowed to go?
No inventes, ni quien te crea.
Youe
r’ joking, who would believe that.
Chapter 1
no inventes
do not invent
for real?, stop joking
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express surprise, if you can’t believe what
you are being told or you want someone to stop joking.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers, mainly women
Sample sentences
No inventes, ¿te dejaron ir?
For real? Are you allowed to go?
No inventes, ni quien te crea.
Youe
r’ joking, who would believe that.
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qué rollo
what roll
what’s up, hello
Use this slang expression when...
you want to greet people informally. Be careful when
you use this word; if you use it in formal encounters
or with older people they could get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Hola, ¿qué rollo, cómo estas?
Hello, what’s up? How are you?
¿Qué rollo con tu vida?
What’s up with your life?
Chapter 2
qué rollo
what roll
what’s up, hello
Use this slang expression when...
you want to greet people informally. Be careful when
you use this word; if you use it in formal encounters
or with older people they could get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Hola, ¿qué rollo, cómo estas?
Hello, what’s up? How are you?
¿Qué rollo con tu vida?
What’s up with your life?
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carnal
related to meat
brother
Use this slang expression when...
you want to call your close friends or brothers “dude”
as a friendly way to call your close friends or brothers.
Who uses this slang expression
young men and teenagers
Sample sentences
Mi carnal se va a ir a la universidad.
My brother is going to university.
¿Cómo estás carnal?
¿How are you, dude?
Chapter 2
carnal
related to meat
brother
Use this slang expression when...
you want to call your close friends or brothers “dude”
as a friendly way to call your close friends or brothers.
Who uses this slang expression
young men and teenagers
Sample sentences
Mi carnal se va a ir a la universidad.
My brother is going to university.
¿Cómo estás carnal?
¿How are you, dude?
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cotorreo
parrot talk
to chatter
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe a conversation or the act
of “talking” that is in jest or about gossip.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults
Sample sentences
Era puro cotorreo acerca del trabajo extra.
It was just joking about the extra work.
Mi mamá lleva horas en el cotorreo.
My mom has been yapping for hours.
Chapter 2
cotorreo
parrot talk
to chatter
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe a conversation or the act
of “talking” that is in jest or about gossip.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults
Sample sentences
Era puro cotorreo acerca del trabajo extra.
It was just joking about the extra work.
Mi mamá lleva horas en el cotorreo.
My mom has been yapping for hours.
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ser uña y mugre
to be nail and grime
to be close friends, to be always
,rehteg
ot o
t be g”hitt“ w
hti someone
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that two people are very good
friends and that they spend a lot of time together.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mis primos son uña y mugre.
My cousins are thick as thieves.
Cuando era chica, mi mejor amiga y yo éramos
como uña y mugre.
When I was small, my best friend and I were really
tight.
Chapter 2
ser uña y mugre
to be nail and grime
to be close friends, to be always
,rehteg
ot o
t be g”hitt“ w
hti someone
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that two people are very good
friends and that they spend a lot of time together.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mis primos son uña y mugre.
My cousins are thick as thieves.
Cuando era chica, mi mejor amiga y yo éramos
como uña y mugre.
When I was small, my best friend and I were really
tight.
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a morir
until death
very much
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that there is “a lot” of something,
mainly used with feelings.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially young adults
Sample sentences
eT quiero a mori.
I love you to death.
Tengo proyectos a morir en la universidad.
I have a lot of projects from university.
Chapter 2
a morir
until death
very much
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that there is “a lot” of something,
mainly used with feelings.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially young adults
Sample sentences
eT quiero a mori.
I love you to death.
Tengo proyectos a morir en la universidad.
I have a lot of projects from university.
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no manches
do not stain
no kidding, oh my god
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express disbelief or surprise in a very
informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¡No manches! ¿Cómo pudiste comer tanto?
Oh my God! How could you eat so much?
No manches. ¿En serio te dijo eso?
Youe
r’ kidding. Did he really say that?
Chapter 2
no manches
do not stain
no kidding, oh my god
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express disbelief or surprise in a very
informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¡No manches! ¿Cómo pudiste comer tanto?
Oh my God! How could you eat so much?
No manches. ¿En serio te dijo eso?
Youe
r’ kidding. Did he really say that?
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rola
n/a
song
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “song” in a casual way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Aprendí a tocar una nueva rola con la guitarra.
I learned to play a new song with the gutiar.
Cambiale a la rola.
Change the song.
Chapter 2
rola
n/a
song
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “song” in a casual way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Aprendí a tocar una nueva rola con la guitarra.
I learned to play a new song with the gutiar.
Cambiale a la rola.
Change the song.
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crudo, cruda
raw
hangover
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “hangover”.
It is also used to describe someone that is hungover.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Tacos en la mañana ayudan para la cruda.
Tacos in the morning help with the hangover.
Ando bien cruda.
I’m so hungover.
Chapter 2
crudo, cruda
raw
hangover
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “hangover”.
It is also used to describe someone that is hungover.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Tacos en la mañana ayudan para la cruda.
Tacos in the morning help with the hangover.
Ando bien cruda.
I’m so hungover.
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de panzaso
on the stomach
nearly fail, get through
or pass by a hair
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you barely got through
a situation.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Pasé mi examen de panzaso.
I passed my exam by a har.i
Ganamos el partido de panzaso.
We won the match by a h.a
ri
Chapter 2
de panzaso
on the stomach
nearly fail, get through
or pass by a hair
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you barely got through
a situation.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Pasé mi examen de panzaso.
I passed my exam by a har.i
Ganamos el partido de panzaso.
We won the match by a h.a
ri
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te pasas
you pass
you have crossed the line,
you are too much
Use this slang expression when...
you want to tell someone that you are surprised or
can’t believe what they did. Be careful when you use
it to people older than you as it is used in very informal
settings and can be used to express negative disbelief.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and adults
Sample sentences
eT pasas. No debiste haber hecho eso.
Y
o
u crossed the line. Y
o
u shouldn’t have done that.
T
e¡ pasas de loco!
Y
o
u are too crazy!
Chapter 2
te pasas
you pass
you have crossed the line,
you are too much
Use this slang expression when...
you want to tell someone that you are surprised or
can’t believe what they did. Be careful when you use
it to people older than you as it is used in very informal
settings and can be used to express negative disbelief.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and adults
Sample sentences
eT pasas. No debiste haber hecho eso.
Y
o
u crossed the line. Y
o
u shouldn’t have done that.
T
e¡ pasas de loco!
Y
o
u are too crazy!
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o sea
or is
I mean, oh wow, for real?
Use this slang expression when...
you want to add more information or expand further
on what you said. Be careful to not use this word other
than in very informal situations.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young women
Sample sentences
O sea, ¿que te pasó?
Oh wow, what happened to you?
¡O sea no!
In other words, no!
Chapter 2
o sea
or is
I mean, oh wow, for real?
Use this slang expression when...
you want to add more information or expand further
on what you said. Be careful to not use this word other
than in very informal situations.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young women
Sample sentences
O sea, ¿que te pasó?
Oh wow, what happened to you?
¡O sea no!
In other words, no!
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me choca
it crashes with me
it bothers me
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that something bothers you.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Me choca cuando no hay internet.
It annoys me when there is no internet.
Me choca cuando me molesta mi hermano.
It bugs me when my brother bothers me.
Chapter 2
me choca
it crashes with me
it bothers me
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that something bothers you.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Me choca cuando no hay internet.
It annoys me when there is no internet.
Me choca cuando me molesta mi hermano.
It bugs me when my brother bothers me.
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corriente
ordinary
bad quality, cheap
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe something as cheap.
Be careful when you use this word, it can be used
to describe people but it is considered offensive.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La ropa corriente se desgasta rápido.
Cheap clothes wear out easily.
La gente corriente no tiene modales.
Uncivilized people don’t have manners.
Chapter 3
corriente
ordinary
bad quality, cheap
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe something as cheap.
Be careful when you use this word, it can be used
to describe people but it is considered offensive.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La ropa corriente se desgasta rápido.
Cheap clothes wear out easily.
La gente corriente no tiene modales.
Uncivilized people don’t have manners.
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chafa
to mash, to ruin, to spoil
lame, useless, cheap quality
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe something or someone
as lame or useless.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Los lentes de sol piratas son chafas.
Knock-off sunglasses are lame.
¡Qué chafa!
So lame!
Chapter 3
chafa
to mash, to ruin, to spoil
lame, useless, cheap quality
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe something or someone
as lame or useless.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Los lentes de sol piratas son chafas.
Knock-off sunglasses are lame.
¡Qué chafa!
So lame!
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naco, naca
n/a
low-class person with bad taste
Use this slang expression when...
you want to point out that someone has bad taste.
Careful when you use this word, it is always offensive
and in some cases it is used to disparage
indigenous or low income people.
Who uses this slang expression
people in Mexico
Sample sentences
La gente naca usa ropa muy llamativa.
People with bad taste wear flashy clothes.
Qué naco está ese vestido.
That is a very bad taste dress.
Chapter 3
naco, naca
n/a
low-class person with bad taste
Use this slang expression when...
you want to point out that someone has bad taste.
Careful when you use this word, it is always offensive
and in some cases it is used to disparage
indigenous or low income people.
Who uses this slang expression
people in Mexico
Sample sentences
La gente naca usa ropa muy llamativa.
People with bad taste wear flashy clothes.
Qué naco está ese vestido.
That is a very bad taste dress.
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porquería
something pig like
filth, vulgar, nasty
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you don’t like something
because you think that it is dirty, useless,
or is of bad quality.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La nueva película es una porquería.
The new movie sucks.
No comas porquería de la calle, te vas a enfermar.
Don’t eat nasty street food, you will get sick.
Chapter 3
porquería
something pig like
filth, vulgar, nasty
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you don’t like something
because you think that it is dirty, useless,
or is of bad quality.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La nueva película es una porquería.
The new movie sucks.
No comas porquería de la calle, te vas a enfermar.
Don’t eat nasty street food, you will get sick.
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chela
n/a
beer
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “beer” in an informal setting.
This expression can be used as verb as well -
chelear, meaning “to grab some beers.”
Who uses this slang expression
young adults, especialy men
Sample sentences
Pásame una chela.
Pass me a bee.r
Quiero unas chelas bien frias.
I want some really cold beers.
Chapter 3
chela
n/a
beer
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “beer” in an informal setting.
This expression can be used as verb as well -
chelear, meaning “to grab some beers.”
Who uses this slang expression
young adults, especialy men
Sample sentences
Pásame una chela.
Pass me a bee.r
Quiero unas chelas bien frias.
I want some really cold beers.
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a grapa
staple
free
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something is free
in a playful way.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults and teenagers, especialy men
Sample sentences
Compré uno y recibí otro a grapa.
I bought one and got another one for free.
Conseguí esto a grapa.
I got this for free.
Chapter 3
a grapa
staple
free
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something is free
in a playful way.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults and teenagers, especialy men
Sample sentences
Compré uno y recibí otro a grapa.
I bought one and got another one for free.
Conseguí esto a grapa.
I got this for free.
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armar
assemble
to make it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you’ll endure or you will get
through with something.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults and teenagers
Sample sentences
No sé si la vamos a armar con tan poquito dinero.
I don’t know if we’ll make it with this small amount of
money.
Sí la vamos a armar, ya verás.
We will survive, you’ll see.
Chapter 3
armar
assemble
to make it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you’ll endure or you will get
through with something.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults and teenagers
Sample sentences
No sé si la vamos a armar con tan poquito dinero.
I don’t know if we’ll make it with this small amount of
money.
Sí la vamos a armar, ya verás.
We will survive, you’ll see.
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al tiro
to the shot
perfect, aggressive, alert
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone or something
is excellent, aggressive, or alert.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
¡El concierto estuvo al tiro!
The concert was so cool!
Se puso al tiro cuando nos vio.
He got aggressive when he saw us.
Chapter 3
al tiro
to the shot
perfect, aggressive, alert
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone or something
is excellent, aggressive, or alert.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
¡El concierto estuvo al tiro!
The concert was so cool!
Se puso al tiro cuando nos vio.
He got aggressive when he saw us.
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chido, chida
n/a
cool
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you like something, this word
is the equivalent of “cool”. Y
o
u can also use this term
to refer to a “cool person.”
Who uses this slang expression
children and teenagers
Sample sentences
u
T carro nuevo está bien chido.
Your new car is so cool.
Está bien chido el evento.
The event is so cool.
Chapter 4
chido, chida
n/a
cool
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you like something, this word
is the equivalent of “cool”. Y
o
u can also use this term
to refer to a “cool person.”
Who uses this slang expression
children and teenagers
Sample sentences
u
T carro nuevo está bien chido.
Your new car is so cool.
Está bien chido el evento.
The event is so cool.
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fresa
strawberry
preppy, a stuck-up rich person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone who is rich and has
a stuck-up attitude. Although this is a feminine noun,
it is used for both males and females.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Su novio es bien fresa.
Her boyfriend is very preppy.
Las fresas de mi escuela eran las populares.
The preppy girls in my school were the popular ones.
Chapter 4
fresa
strawberry
preppy, a stuck-up rich person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone who is rich and has
a stuck-up attitude. Although this is a feminine noun,
it is used for both males and females.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Su novio es bien fresa.
Her boyfriend is very preppy.
Las fresas de mi escuela eran las populares.
The preppy girls in my school were the popular ones.
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apretado, apretada
tight
uptight
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as not fun
or very serious.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Nunca lo invitamos a las fiestas por apretado.
We never invite him to parties for being so uptight.
Por apretada nunca intenta nada nuevo.
She’s so uptight she doesn’t try anything new.
Chapter 4
apretado, apretada
tight
uptight
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as not fun
or very serious.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Nunca lo invitamos a las fiestas por apretado.
We never invite him to parties for being so uptight.
Por apretada nunca intenta nada nuevo.
She’s so uptight she doesn’t try anything new.
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ñoño, ñoña
n/a
mommy’s boy, nerd
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is whiny and/or clingy
with his mother. Y
o
u can also use this term as a synonym
of “nerd.”
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
No seas ñoño y ven a la fiesta.
Don’t be a bore and come to the party.
Es bien ñoño, siempre está estudiando.
He is so lame, he is always studying.
Chapter 4
ñoño, ñoña
n/a
mommy’s boy, nerd
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is whiny and/or clingy
with his mother. Y
o
u can also use this term as a synonym
of “nerd.”
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
No seas ñoño y ven a la fiesta.
Don’t be a bore and come to the party.
Es bien ñoño, siempre está estudiando.
He is so lame, he is always studying.
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conchudo, conchuda
with shells
lazy, freeloader, shameless
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as a “freeloader”
or as “shameless”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi hermano de conchudo todavía no consigue trabajo.
My slacker of a brother hasn’t got a job yet.
No seas conchudo y ayúdame.
Don’t be lazy and help me.
Chapter 4
conchudo, conchuda
with shells
lazy, freeloader, shameless
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as a “freeloader”
or as “shameless”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi hermano de conchudo todavía no consigue trabajo.
My slacker of a brother hasn’t got a job yet.
No seas conchudo y ayúdame.
Don’t be lazy and help me.
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metiche
n/a
nosy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is “nosy”, trying
to know or participate in something that’s not
their business.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No andes de metiche.
Don’t be nosy.
La metiche de mi vecina se asoma por mis ventanas.
My nosy neighbor peeks through my windows.
Chapter 4
metiche
n/a
nosy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is “nosy”, trying
to know or participate in something that’s not
their business.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No andes de metiche.
Don’t be nosy.
La metiche de mi vecina se asoma por mis ventanas.
My nosy neighbor peeks through my windows.
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ardido, ardida
burned
resentful, bitter
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone that annoys people
because he or she is resentfully btier.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Está ardido porque no ganó el partido.
Hes’ bitter because he didn’t win the match.
Anda ardida desde que la plantaron.
She’s been sour ever since she got stood up.
Chapter 4
ardido, ardida
burned
resentful, bitter
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone that annoys people
because he or she is resentfully btier.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Está ardido porque no ganó el partido.
Hes’ bitter because he didn’t win the match.
Anda ardida desde que la plantaron.
She’s been sour ever since she got stood up.
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peleonero, peleonera
n/a
troublemaker, someone that
likes to fight
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a “troublemaker”
or that is always getting into fights.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No andes de peleonero y pórtate bien.
Don’t be a troublemaker and behave.
Por peleonero ya nadie lo quiere.
For being a troublemaker nobody likes him now.
Chapter 4
peleonero, peleonera
n/a
troublemaker, someone that
likes to fight
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a “troublemaker”
or that is always getting into fights.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No andes de peleonero y pórtate bien.
Don’t be a troublemaker and behave.
Por peleonero ya nadie lo quiere.
For being a troublemaker nobody likes him now.
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codo, coda
elbow
stingy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is stingy.
This expression is used in an informal way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Él nunca comparte nada, es bien codo.
He never shares anything, he is so stingy.
Mi hermana no me compró nada por coda.
My sister didn’t buy me anything because she is stingy.
Chapter 4
codo, coda
elbow
stingy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is stingy.
This expression is used in an informal way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Él nunca comparte nada, es bien codo.
He never shares anything, he is so stingy.
Mi hermana no me compró nada por coda.
My sister didn’t buy me anything because she is stingy.
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gandalla
n/a
ruffian, malicious
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as a “ruffian” or that
takes advantage of people or a situation.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él es un gandalla, no confíes en él.
He uses people, don’t trust him.
Él es un gandalla, se aprovechó de su ignorancia.
He is a ruffian, he took advantage of her ignorance.
Chapter 4
gandalla
n/a
ruffian, malicious
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as a “ruffian” or that
takes advantage of people or a situation.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él es un gandalla, no confíes en él.
He uses people, don’t trust him.
Él es un gandalla, se aprovechó de su ignorancia.
He is a ruffian, he took advantage of her ignorance.
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tranza
swindler
cheater and/or cheating
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a “swindler” or “cheater”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young men
Sample sentences
Las maquinas de los casinos son bien tranza.
Casino machines are a scam.
El dueño de la tienda me hizo una tranza.
The shop owner gypped me.
Chapter 4
tranza
swindler
cheater and/or cheating
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a “swindler” or “cheater”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young men
Sample sentences
Las maquinas de los casinos son bien tranza.
Casino machines are a scam.
El dueño de la tienda me hizo una tranza.
The shop owner gypped me.
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arrastrado, arrastrada
dragged
groveller, miserable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a groveler or to describe
something or someone as “miserable”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ella no trabaja para nada, es una arrastrada.
She doesn’t work at all, she is a groveler.
No le pidas dinero a tus papas, deja de ser un
arrastrado.
Don’t ask your parents for money, stop groveling.
Chapter 4
arrastrado, arrastrada
dragged
groveller, miserable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a groveler or to describe
something or someone as “miserable”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ella no trabaja para nada, es una arrastrada.
She doesn’t work at all, she is a groveler.
No le pidas dinero a tus papas, deja de ser un
arrastrado.
Don’t ask your parents for money, stop groveling.
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cachar
to catch
to catch
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “to catch” in a playful way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
¡Cacha la pelota!
Catch the ball!
eT voy a cachar.
I’m gonna get you.
Chapter 5
cachar
to catch
to catch
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “to catch” in a playful way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
¡Cacha la pelota!
Catch the ball!
eT voy a cachar.
I’m gonna get you.
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infartar
to have a heart attack
to scare
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that something or someone scared
or surprised you so much that it could’ve given you
a heart attack. It is used in a playful manner.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Cuando vea lo que le pasó al carro se va a infartar.
She is going to have a heart attack when she sees
what happened to the c
.ar
eT vas a infartar con esa película.
Y
o
u are going to have a heart attack with that movie.
Chapter 5
infartar
to have a heart attack
to scare
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that something or someone scared
or surprised you so much that it could’ve given you
a heart attack. It is used in a playful manner.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Cuando vea lo que le pasó al carro se va a infartar.
She is going to have a heart attack when she sees
what happened to the c
.ar
eT vas a infartar con esa película.
Y
o
u are going to have a heart attack with that movie.
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rajar
to slice
to chicken out, to be chicken
Use this slang expression when...
you want someone to do what they said they would or
to dare them to do something. Be careful when you use
this word, adults and elderly people might get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers, young male adults
Sample sentences
No te rajes, entra a la casa embrujada.
Don’t be chicken; go inside the haunted house.
Él iba a competir pero se rajó.
He was going to compete but he chickened out.
Chapter 5
rajar
to slice
to chicken out, to be chicken
Use this slang expression when...
you want someone to do what they said they would or
to dare them to do something. Be careful when you use
this word, adults and elderly people might get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers, young male adults
Sample sentences
No te rajes, entra a la casa embrujada.
Don’t be chicken; go inside the haunted house.
Él iba a competir pero se rajó.
He was going to compete but he chickened out.
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apapachar
to hold on tight
to show affection, to cuddle,
to hug
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “hug” or “show affection”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi mamá me apapacha cuando estoy enfermo.
My mom shows me love when I’m sick.
Apapachame.
Give me a hug.
Chapter 5
apapachar
to hold on tight
to show affection, to cuddle,
to hug
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “hug” or “show affection”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi mamá me apapacha cuando estoy enfermo.
My mom shows me love when I’m sick.
Apapachame.
Give me a hug.
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ser buena onda
to be good wave
easy going, good
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is easy going, friendly,
nice to hang out with. It can also be used to express
that a situation is “cool”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
El amigo de mi hermana es buena onda.
My sister’s friend is a cool person.
Qué buena onda que sí vas a venri.
t’I
s so cool that you will be able to come here.
Chapter 5
ser buena onda
to be good wave
easy going, good
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is easy going, friendly,
nice to hang out with. It can also be used to express
that a situation is “cool”.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
El amigo de mi hermana es buena onda.
My sister’s friend is a cool person.
Qué buena onda que sí vas a venri.
st’I so cool that you will be able to come here.
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ser mala onda
to be bad wave
bad, unfortunate
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is unfriendly, bad or that
a situation is unfortunate.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Mi maestro es mala onda, nos da mucha tarea.
My teacher isn’t cool, he gives us a lot of homework.
Qué mala onda que no te aceptaron en la universidad.
It sucks that you didn’t get accepted into university.
Chapter 5
ser mala onda
to be bad wave
bad, unfortunate
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is unfriendly, bad or that
a situation is unfortunate.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Mi maestro es mala onda, nos da mucha tarea.
My teacher isn’t cool, he gives us a lot of homework.
Qué mala onda que no te aceptaron en la universidad.
It sucks that you didn’t get accepted into university.
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ser mandilón
to be wearing an apron
to be a man that helps with the
house chores, a submissive
boyfriend/husband
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a man is always doing what
his girlfriend or wife is telling him to do. Be careful
when you use this phrase, it is insulting, but can be
a joke when used among friends.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No pudo venir por mandilón.
He couldn’t come because of his girlfriend.
Él es bien mandilón, siempre está con la novia.
He is very tamed, he is always with his girlfriend.
Chapter 5
ser mandilón
to be wearing an apron
to be a man that helps with the
house chores, a submissive
boyfriend/husband
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a man is always doing what
his girlfriend or wife is telling him to do. Be careful
when you use this phrase, it is insulting, but can be
a joke when used among friends.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No pudo venir por mandilón.
He couldn’t come because of his girlfriend.
Él es bien mandilón, siempre está con la novia.
He is very tamed, he is always with his girlfriend.
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ser metiche
n/a
to be nosy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is “nosy”, trying
to know or participate in something that is private.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La metiche de mi vecina se asoma por mis ventanas.
My nosy neighbor peeks through my windows.
No andes de metiche.
Don’t be nosy.
Chapter 5
ser metiche
n/a
to be nosy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is “nosy”, trying
to know or participate in something that is private.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La metiche de mi vecina se asoma por mis ventanas.
My nosy neighbor peeks through my windows.
No andes de metiche.
Don’t be nosy.
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pasarse de la raya
to go over the line
to go beyond what is tolerable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone’s actions
can’t be tolerated, usually something disrespectful.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se pasó de la raya con ese chiste, fue muy grosero.
He crossed the line with that joke, it was very rude.
No te pases de la raya.
Don’t be so disrespectful.
Chapter 5
pasarse de la raya
to go over the line
to go beyond what is tolerable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone’s actions
can’t be tolerated, usually something disrespectful.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se pasó de la raya con ese chiste, fue muy grosero.
He crossed the line with that joke, it was very rude.
No te pases de la raya.
Don’t be so disrespectful.
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no te hagas
don’t become
don’t pretend otherwise
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express with slang that you know that
the other person is lying or pretending innocence.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
o
Y te vi ahí, no te hagas.
I saw you there, don’t pretend you weren’t.
No te hagas el que no sabe.
Don’t pretend like you don’t know.
Chapter 6
no te hagas
don’t become
don’t pretend otherwise
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express with slang that you know that
the other person is lying or pretending innocence.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
o
Y te vi ahí, no te hagas.
I saw you there, don’t pretend you weren’t.
No te hagas el que no sabe.
Don’t pretend like you don’t know.
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no te esponjes
don’t get puffed up
don’t get angry
Use this slang expression when...
someone is getting angry or agitated.
Be careful when you use this word as it is mainly only
used among friends and it may agitate them more.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Mira no te esponjes, lo podemos solucionar.
Don’t get angry, look we can fix it.
¡Cálmate, no te esponjes!
Calm down, don’t get upset!
Chapter 6
no te esponjes
don’t get puffed up
don’t get angry
Use this slang expression when...
someone is getting angry or agitated.
Be careful when you use this word as it is mainly only
used among friends and it may agitate them more.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
Mira no te esponjes, lo podemos solucionar.
Don’t get angry, look we can fix it.
¡Cálmate, no te esponjes!
Calm down, don’t get upset!
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agarrar la onda
catch the wave
catch someone’s drift, get it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “catch someone’s drift” or “get it”
in the sense that someone understands what was
told or what they have to do.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿Si agarraste la onda?
Did you catch my drift?
¡Agarra la onda! Tienes que ayudar.
Y
o
u have to understand! Y
o
u have to help.
Chapter 6
agarrar la onda
catch the wave
catch someone’s drift, get it
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “catch someone’s drift” or “get it”
in the sense that someone understands what was
told or what they have to do.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¿Si agarraste la onda?
Did you catch my drift?
¡Agarra la onda! Tienes que ayudar.
Y
o
u have to understand! Y
o
u have to help.
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alivianar
lighten
make better, help
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something or someone
“lightens up,” gets ease
i r, or beter.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Una comida hecha en casa me va a alivianar.
A home cooked meal will lighten me up.
La maestra no se va a alivianar con la tarea.
The teacher won’t ease up about the homework.
Chapter 6
alivianar
lighten
make better, help
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something or someone
“lightens up,” gets ease
i r, or beter.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers
Sample sentences
Una comida hecha en casa me va a alivianar.
A home cooked meal will lighten me up.
La maestra no se va a alivianar con la tarea.
The teacher won’t ease up about the homework.
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bajar
lower
steal, take away, take down
a notch
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “steal” or “take away”. Y
o
u can also
use this expression to ask someone to calm down.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Bájale ya, no es para tanto.
Take it down a notch, t’i
s not a big deal.
eT van a bajar el carro si no le pones seguro.
They will steal your car if you don’t lock it.
Chapter 6
bajar
lower
steal, take away, take down
a notch
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “steal” or “take away”. Y
o
u can also
use this expression to ask someone to calm down.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Bájale ya, no es para tanto.
Take it down a notch, t’i
s not a big deal.
eT van a bajar el carro si no le pones seguro.
They will steal your car if you don’t lock it.
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ahí muere
there dies
it is done, that’s the end
Use this slang expression when...
you want to finalize something or come to a truce.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Y
a no quiero oír más del asunto, ahí muere.
I don’t want to hear anything more about the mater,
it ends now.
Ahí muere, ya no haré más bromas.
It ends now, I won’t make any more pranks.
Chapter 6
ahí muere
there dies
it is done, that’s the end
Use this slang expression when...
you want to finalize something or come to a truce.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Y
a no quiero oír más del asunto, ahí muere.
I don’t want to hear anything more about the mater,
it ends now.
Ahí muere, ya no haré más bromas.
It ends now, I won’t make any more pranks.
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ándale pues
walk then
alright then
Use this slang expression when...
you want to give permission to someone to do
something, like saying “okay”. Be careful when you
use this expression, it is very informal and shouldn’t
be used with people older than you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Si ya terminaste con la tarea, ándale pues si puedes
ir al cine.
If you finished your homework then alright, you can go
to the movies.
Ándale pues, aquí te espero.
Alright then, I’ll wait for you here.
Chapter 6
ándale pues
walk then
alright then
Use this slang expression when...
you want to give permission to someone to do
something, like saying “okay”. Be careful when you
use this expression, it is very informal and shouldn’t
be used with people older than you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Si ya terminaste con la tarea, ándale pues si puedes
ir al cine.
If you finished your homework then alright, you can go
to the movies.
Ándale pues, aquí te espero.
Alright then, I’ll wait for you here.
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sangrón, sangrona
someone that bleeds
unbearable, overbearing, mean
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as overbearing
in an arrogant manner to the point of being annoying.
It also means that that someone is mean. Be careful
when you use this word, older people might get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No seas sangrón, prestame tu celular.
Don’t be mean, lend me your cellphone.
Ella ya no me habla por sangrona.
She doesn’t talk to me because she’s arrogant.
Chapter 6
sangrón, sangrona
someone that bleeds
unbearable, overbearing, mean
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as overbearing
in an arrogant manner to the point of being annoying.
It also means that that someone is mean. Be careful
when you use this word, older people might get offended.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
No seas sangrón, prestame tu celular.
Don’t be mean, lend me your cellphone.
Ella ya no me habla por sangrona.
She doesn’t talk to me because she’s arrogant.
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fodongo, fodonga
n/a
untidy person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe somebody not only as a
l zy,
but with a messy appearance.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi hermana es una fodonga los sábados.
My sister is lazy on Saturdays.
Él nunca sale, se queda de fodongo en su casa.
He never goes out, he is lazy and stays in his house.
Chapter 7
fodongo, fodonga
n/a
untidy person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe somebody not only as a
l zy,
but with a messy appearance.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi hermana es una fodonga los sábados.
My sister is lazy on Saturdays.
Él nunca sale, se queda de fodongo en su casa.
He never goes out, he is lazy and stays in his house.
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naco, naca
n/a
low-class person with bad taste
Use this slang expression when...
you want to point out that someone has bad taste.
Careful when you use this word, because it is always
offensive and in some cases it is used to disparage
indigenous or low income people.
Who uses this slang expression
people in Mexico
Sample sentences
La gente naca usa ropa muy llamativa.
People with bad taste wear flashy clothes.
Qué naco está ese vestido.
That is a very bad taste dress.
Chapter 7
naco, naca
n/a
low-class person with bad taste
Use this slang expression when...
you want to point out that someone has bad taste.
Careful when you use this word, because it is always
offensive and in some cases it is used to disparage
indigenous or low income people.
Who uses this slang expression
people in Mexico
Sample sentences
La gente naca usa ropa muy llamativa.
People with bad taste wear flashy clothes.
Qué naco está ese vestido.
That is a very bad taste dress.
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caer gordo, caer gorda
fall fat
to dislike
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you dislike someone or
something. The feeling expressed is that of someone
not sitting well with you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él me cayó gordo por ser tan sarcástico.
I don’t like him because he is so sarcastic.
Me cae gordo cuando se me quema la comida.
I hate it when I burn my food.
Chapter 7
caer gordo, caer gorda
fall fat
to dislike
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you dislike someone or
something. The feeling expressed is that of someone
not sitting well with you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él me cayó gordo por ser tan sarcástico.
I don’t like him because he is so sarcastic.
Me cae gordo cuando se me quema la comida.
I hate it when I burn my food.
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borlote
n/a
commotion, big party
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe an event, like a big party,
or a situation that gets out of hand.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults
Sample sentences
Se armó un borlote para su cumpleaños.
There was a big party for his birthday.
La protesta se convirtió en un borlote.
The protest turned into a commotion.
Chapter 7
borlote
n/a
commotion, big party
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe an event, like a big party,
or a situation that gets out of hand.
Who uses this slang expression
young adults
Sample sentences
Se armó un borlote para su cumpleaños.
There was a big party for his birthday.
La protesta se convirtió en un borlote.
The protest turned into a commotion.
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a grito pelado
bald shout
at the top of your lungs, loudly
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that a person or people talked very
loudly or yelled.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El bebé exigió comida a grito pelado.
The baby demanded food at the top of his lungs.
Mi jefe me regaña a grito pelado.
My boss scolds me at the top of his lungs.
Chapter 7
a grito pelado
bald shout
at the top of your lungs, loudly
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that a person or people talked very
loudly or yelled.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El bebé exigió comida a grito pelado.
The baby demanded food at the top of his lungs.
Mi jefe me regaña a grito pelado.
My boss scolds me at the top of his lungs.
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agarrarse del chongo
hold the bun
to fight, to bicker, to argue
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that two or more people get into
a fight or argument. It is mainly used to talk about women.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mis amigas siempre se agarran del chongo.
My friends are always bickering.
Están agarradas del chongo desde el incidente.
They have been hostile to each other since the incident.
Chapter 7
agarrarse del chongo
hold the bun
to fight, to bicker, to argue
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that two or more people get into
a fight or argument. It is mainly used to talk about women.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mis amigas siempre se agarran del chongo.
My friends are always bickering.
Están agarradas del chongo desde el incidente.
They have been hostile to each other since the incident.
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hacer un pancho
to make a “pancho”
to make a scene
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone made a scene, attracted
attention by crying or by being angry. Be careful when
you use this word as it is implied that the person you
are talking about is being childish.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El niño hizo un pancho porque su mamá no le compro
un dulce.
The child made a scene because his mom didn’t buy
a candy.
Su novia hizo un pancho cuando cortaron.
His girlfriend made a scene when they broke up.
Chapter 7
hacer un pancho
to make a “pancho”
to make a scene
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone made a scene, attracted
attention by crying or by being angry. Be careful when
you use this word as it is implied that the person you
are talking about is being childish.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El niño hizo un pancho porque su mamá no le compro
un dulce.
The child made a scene because his mom didn’t buy
a candy.
Su novia hizo un pancho cuando cortaron.
His girlfriend made a scene when they broke up.
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no tener peo
ls en la e
l ngua
not having hairs on the tongue
to always say whas’t on your mind
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone always speaks what
they are thinking.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Su tía no tiene pelos en la lengua.
His aunt tells it how it is.
Él se metió en problemas por no tener pelos en la
lengua.
He got in trouble for always speaking his mind.
Chapter 7
no tener peo
ls en la e
l ngua
not having hairs on the tongue
to always say whas’t on your mind
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone always speaks what
they are thinking.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Su tía no tiene pelos en la lengua.
His aunt tells it how it is.
Él se metió en problemas por no tener pelos en la
lengua.
He got in trouble for always speaking his mind.
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aventado, aventada
thrown
daring, cheeky
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as daring.
It can also be used to describe someone as insolent.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él de aventado se fue a otro país solo.
Fearlessly, he went alone to another country.
Ella es aventada con sus amigos.
She is cheeky with her male friends.
Chapter 7
aventado, aventada
thrown
daring, cheeky
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone as daring.
It can also be used to describe someone as insolent.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Él de aventado se fue a otro país solo.
Fearlessly, he went alone to another country.
Ella es aventada con sus amigos.
She is cheeky with her male friends.
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a la brava
n/a
recklessly, by force, carelessly
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something is done recklessly
or by force.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially men
Sample sentences
Escogió a cual universidad ir a la brava.
He chose to which university to enroll without a second
thought.
Manejó mi carro a la brava.
She drove my car recklessly.
Chapter 7
a la brava
n/a
recklessly, by force, carelessly
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something is done recklessly
or by force.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially men
Sample sentences
Escogió a cual universidad ir a la brava.
He chose to which university to enroll without a second
thought.
Manejó mi carro a la brava.
She drove my car recklessly.
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a lo macho
manly
man to man, seriously
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say an action is manly or is taken seriously.
Usually used in an interaction between two men.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially men
Sample sentences
Entrenó para la competencia a lo macho.
He trained for the competition like a man.
Dime, a lo macho, ¿cuál es tu secreto?
lTel me, seriously, what is your secret?
Chapter 7
a lo macho
manly
man to man, seriously
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say an action is manly or is taken seriously.
Usually used in an interaction between two men.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people, especially men
Sample sentences
Entrenó para la competencia a lo macho.
He trained for the competition like a man.
Dime, a lo macho, ¿cuál es tu secreto?
lTel me, seriously, what is your secret?
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triar la casa por la ventana
to throw the house through the window
spare no expense
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that no expense were spared,
with a funny expression.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Tiré la casa por la ventana para mi fiesta de
cumpleaños.
I spared no expense for my birthday party.
Tiró la casa por la ventana cuando compró un celular
nuevo.
He spared no expense when he bought a new cellphone.
Chapter 8
triar la casa por la ventana
to throw the house through the window
spare no expense
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that no expense were spared,
with a funny expression.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Tiré la casa por la ventana para mi fiesta de
cumpleaños.
I spared no expense for my birthday party.
Tiró la casa por la ventana cuando compró un celular
nuevo.
He spared no expense when he bought a new cellphone.
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hacerse bolas
to become balls
to become confused,
to not find a solution
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that complications brought you,
or someone else, to the point of getting confused or
not finding a solution.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se hizo bolas tratando de explicar la ecuación.
He got confused trying to explain the equation.
No te vayas a hacer bolas.
Don’t get mixed up.
Chapter 8
hacerse bolas
to become balls
to become confused,
to not find a solution
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that complications brought you,
or someone else, to the point of getting confused or
not finding a solution.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se hizo bolas tratando de explicar la ecuación.
He got confused trying to explain the equation.
No te vayas a hacer bolas.
Don’t get mixed up.
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tomar el pelo
grab the hair
to trick, make fun of
Use this slang expression when...
you think that someone is telling you something too
far-fetched to believe. It also means that someone is
poking fun at someone in a friendly way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¿Me estás tomando el pelo? Como voy a creer eso.
Are you pulling my leg? How can I believe that.
No me tomes el pelo.
Don’t make fun of me.
Chapter 8
tomar el pelo
grab the hair
to trick, make fun of
Use this slang expression when...
you think that someone is telling you something too
far-fetched to believe. It also means that someone is
poking fun at someone in a friendly way.
Who uses this slang expression
teenagers and young adults
Sample sentences
¿Me estás tomando el pelo? Como voy a creer eso.
Are you pulling my leg? How can I believe that.
No me tomes el pelo.
Don’t make fun of me.
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con las manos en la
with the hands in the dough
red handed
Use this slang expression when...
you want say that someone is caught right in the act,
“red handed”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
eT voy a cachar con las manos en la masa.
I will catch you red handed.
La policía lo atrapó con las manos en la masa
gracias al video.
The police caught him red-handed thanks to the video.
Chapter 8
con las manos en la
with the hands in the dough
red handed
Use this slang expression when...
you want say that someone is caught right in the act,
“red handed”.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
eT voy a cachar con las manos en la masa.
I will catch you red handed.
La policía lo atrapó con las manos en la masa
gracias al video.
The police caught him red-handed thanks to the video.
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masa
make the eyesight fat
turn a blind eye,
look the other way
Use this slang expression when...
someone is trying to ignore something; when they know
that something is going on, but don’t do anything about
it even though they should.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El policía se hizo de la vista gorda cuando
sobrepasamos el límite de velocidad.
The policeman turned a blind eye when we went
over the speed limit.
Mi papá se hace de la vista gorda cuando mi
mamá está enojada.
My dad looks the other way when my mom is angry.
Chapter 8
masa
make the eyesight fat
turn a blind eye,
look the other way
Use this slang expression when...
someone is trying to ignore something; when they know
that something is going on, but don’t do anything about
it even though they should.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El policía se hizo de la vista gorda cuando
sobrepasamos el límite de velocidad.
The policeman turned a blind eye when we went
over the speed limit.
Mi papá se hace de la vista gorda cuando mi
mamá está enojada.
My dad looks the other way when my mom is angry.
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hacer la vista gorda
to be walking around in circles
to beat around the bush
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is beating around
the bush, not saying something directly.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Deja de andar con rodeos.
Stop beating around the bush.
Dime lo que quieres en vez de andar con rodeos.
lTel me what you want instead of beating around the
bush.
Chapter 8
hacer la vista gorda
to be walking around in circles
to beat around the bush
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is beating around
the bush, not saying something directly.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Deja de andar con rodeos.
Stop beating around the bush.
Dime lo que quieres en vez de andar con rodeos.
lTel me what you want instead of beating around the
bush.
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andar con rodeos
cover the sun with one finger
bury your head in the sand,
try to ignore the reality
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone tries to ignore the truth
or hide the reality either for themselves or for others.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El gobierno trata de tapar el sol con un dedo en esta
crisis.
The government tries to ignore the reality in this crisis.
No me gusta cuando tratas de tapar el sol con un
dedo.
I don’t like it when you bury your head in the sand.
Chapter 8
andar con rodeos
cover the sun with one finger
bury your head in the sand,
try to ignore the reality
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone tries to ignore the truth
or hide the reality either for themselves or for others.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El gobierno trata de tapar el sol con un dedo en esta
crisis.
The government tries to ignore the reality in this crisis.
No me gusta cuando tratas de tapar el sol con un
dedo.
I don’t like it when you bury your head in the sand.
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tapar el sol con un dedo
to make one’s mouth water
to salivate over food, crave food
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you or somebody else craves
food. Mainly used to refer to a dish that is in front of
you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se me hizo agua la boca al ver las galletas de mi mamá.
My mouth started to water once I saw my mom’s
cookies.
Se me hace agua la boca cuando huelo tacos.
My mouth waters when I smell tacos.
Chapter 8
tapar el sol con un dedo
to make one’s mouth water
to salivate over food, crave food
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you or somebody else craves
food. Mainly used to refer to a dish that is in front of
you.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Se me hizo agua la boca al ver las galletas de mi mamá.
My mouth started to water once I saw my mom’s
cookies.
Se me hace agua la boca cuando huelo tacos.
My mouth waters when I smell tacos.
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hacerse agua la boca
lonche
lunch, sandwich
lunch, sandwich
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “sandwich” or “lunchtime.”
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Trae
j lonche al trabajo.
I brought lunch to work.
Me preparé un lonche para el lonche.
I made a sandwich for lunch time.
Chapter 8
hacerse agua la boca
lonche
lunch, sandwich
lunch, sandwich
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “sandwich” or “lunchtime.”
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Trae
j lonche al trabajo.
I brought lunch to work.
Me preparé un lonche para el lonche.
I made a sandwich for lunch time.
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birria
beer
beer
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “beer” in an informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Pásame una birria.
Pass me a bee.r
Solo voy a tomar una birria.
I’ll just drink one bee.r
Chapter 9
birria
beer
beer
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say “beer” in an informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Pásame una birria.
Pass me a bee.r
Solo voy a tomar una birria.
I’ll just drink one bee.r
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pichar
n/a
to buy something for someone
Use this slang expression when...
someone buys something for someone else without
expecting to get paid back. It is mainly used for cheap
objects.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
¿Me puedes pichar un dulce?
Can you buy a candy for me?
o
Y picho los tragos.
I’ll pay for the drinks.
Chapter 9
pichar
n/a
to buy something for someone
Use this slang expression when...
someone buys something for someone else without
expecting to get paid back. It is mainly used for cheap
objects.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
¿Me puedes pichar un dulce?
Can you buy a candy for me?
o
Y picho los tragos.
I’ll pay for the drinks.
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pocho, pocha
n/a
Americanized Mexican person
or thing
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that a Mexican person has been
culturally “Americanized”, and perhaps speaks Spanglish.
A thing can also be Americanized, such as food
or words that are a mix between Spanish and English.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Mi primo regresó bien pocho de su intercambio a
los Estados Unidos.
My cousin came back very “pocho” after his exchange
program to the United States.
Hay muchas jergas pochas.
There are a lot of slang words that are “pochas”.
Chapter 9
pocho, pocha
n/a
Americanized Mexican person
or thing
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that a Mexican person has been
culturally “Americanized”, and perhaps speaks Spanglish.
A thing can also be Americanized, such as food
or words that are a mix between Spanish and English.
Who uses this slang expression
people from the northern states of Mexico
Sample sentences
Mi primo regresó bien pocho de su intercambio a
los Estados Unidos.
My cousin came back very “pocho” after his exchange
program to the United States.
Hay muchas jergas pochas.
There are a lot of slang words that are “pochas”.
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a todo dar
in full swing
the best, likable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something or someone
is the best or likable.
Who uses this slang expression
young men and teenagers
Sample sentences
¡El concierto estuvo a todo dar!
The concert was great!
Mi jefe es a todo dar, no es estricto.
My boss is easy going, not strict at all.
Chapter 9
a todo dar
in full swing
the best, likable
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something or someone
is the best or likable.
Who uses this slang expression
young men and teenagers
Sample sentences
¡El concierto estuvo a todo dar!
The concert was great!
Mi jefe es a todo dar, no es estricto.
My boss is easy going, not strict at all.
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hacerse pato
to make yourself a duck
wasting time
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is procrastinating
or acting like a fool.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Le gusta hacerse pato cuando es hora de limpiar.
She likes to waste time when t’i
s time to clean.
Deja de hacerte pato.
Stop messing around.
Chapter 9
hacerse pato
to make yourself a duck
wasting time
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is procrastinating
or acting like a fool.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Le gusta hacerse pato cuando es hora de limpiar.
She likes to waste time when t’i
s time to clean.
Deja de hacerte pato.
Stop messing around.
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sepa la bola
the mass knows
who knows, I don’t know
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you don’t know. Be careful when
you use this expression; it isn’t a respectful way to answer
a question made by an older person or a superior.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Sepa la bola cuando va a dejar de o
l ver.
Who knows when it will stop raining.
¿A qué hora va a terminar? Sepa la bola.
At what time will she finish? Who knows.
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sepa la bola
the mass knows
who knows, I don’t know
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you don’t know. Be careful when
you use this expression; it isn’t a respectful way to answer
a question made by an older person or a superior.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Sepa la bola cuando va a dejar de o
l ver.
Who knows when it will stop raining.
¿A qué hora va a terminar? Sepa la bola.
At what time will she finish? Who knows.
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pan de Dios
bread of God
a very nice and good person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a very nice and good
person.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi abuela es un pan de Dios, siempre me ayuda.
My grandmother has a heart of gold, she always helps
me.
Ese niño es tan educado, es un pan de Dios.
That kid is so polite, he is so nice.
Chapter 9
pan de Dios
bread of God
a very nice and good person
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that someone is a very nice and good
person.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi abuela es un pan de Dios, siempre me ayuda.
My grandmother has a heart of gold, she always helps
me.
Ese niño es tan educado, es un pan de Dios.
That kid is so polite, he is so nice.
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Chapter
estoy muerta
I’m dead
I’m very tired
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you are very tired
in an informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
mainly woman
Sample sentences
Que día tan largo, estoy muerta.
What a long day, I’m so tired.
Estoy muerta de tanto estudiar.
I’m so tired because I’ve been studying so much.
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estoy muerta
I’m dead
I’m very tired
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that you are very tired
in an informal setting.
Who uses this slang expression
mainly woman
Sample sentences
Que día tan largo, estoy muerta.
What a long day, I’m so tired.
Estoy muerta de tanto estudiar.
I’m so tired because I’ve been studying so much.
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morir de sueño
to die of sleep
really sleepy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to exaggerate that you, or someone
else is very sleepy.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Me estoy muriendo de sueño.
I’m so sleepy.
Y
a se durmió, se estaba muriendo de sueño.
He is asleep, he was super sleepy.
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morir de sueño
to die of sleep
really sleepy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to exaggerate that you, or someone
else is very sleepy.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Me estoy muriendo de sueño.
I’m so sleepy.
Y
a se durmió, se estaba muriendo de sueño.
He is asleep, he was super sleepy.
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Chapter
morir de hambre
to die of hunger
really hungry
Use this slang expression when...
you want to exaggerate hunger.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La pizza tarda mucho, me voy a morir de hambre.
The pizza is taking so long, I’m going to starve to death.
Muero de hambre.
I’m starving.
Chapter 10
morir de hambre
to die of hunger
really hungry
Use this slang expression when...
you want to exaggerate hunger.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
La pizza tarda mucho, me voy a morir de hambre.
The pizza is taking so long, I’m going to starve to death.
Muero de hambre.
I’m starving.
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Chapter
loco de remate
re-kill crazy
to be very crazy, nuts
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is beyond the crazy
or nuts.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi maestro está loco de remate, nos encargó tarea
para las vacaciones.
My teacher is insane, he gave us homework for the
holidays.
¿Está loco de remate?
Is he nuts?
Chapter 10
loco de remate
re-kill crazy
to be very crazy, nuts
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone is beyond the crazy
or nuts.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Mi maestro está loco de remate, nos encargó tarea
para las vacaciones.
My teacher is insane, he gave us homework for the
holidays.
¿Está loco de remate?
Is he nuts?
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Chapter
carita
small face
good looking
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a man has a cute but very
good looking face.
Who uses this slang expression
young women
Sample sentences
o
Y pienso que él es bien carita.
I think he is good looking.
No tiene novia y eso que es bien carita.
He doesn’t have a girlfriend even though he is so cute.
Chapter 10
carita
small face
good looking
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a man has a cute but very
good looking face.
Who uses this slang expression
young women
Sample sentences
o
Y pienso que él es bien carita.
I think he is good looking.
No tiene novia y eso que es bien carita.
He doesn’t have a girlfriend even though he is so cute.
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Chapter
barbero, barbera
barber
sweet-talker
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone that tries to get something
from people by sweet-talking or bribing in a subtle way
with actions or gifts.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Es bien barbero con el jefe.
He is always trying to get on the boss’ good side.
Es bien barbero con su maestro para que le suba
las calificaciones.
He always flatters the teacher so that he will give him
good grades.
Chapter 10
barbero, barbera
barber
sweet-talker
Use this slang expression when...
you want to describe someone that tries to get something
from people by sweet-talking or bribing in a subtle way
with actions or gifts.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Es bien barbero con el jefe.
He is always trying to get on the boss’ good side.
Es bien barbero con su maestro para que le suba
las calificaciones.
He always flatters the teacher so that he will give him
good grades.
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Chapter
apantallar
to put in a screen
to amaze, to impress
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express amazement.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
eT voy a apantallar con mi solo de guitarra.
I will blow your mind with my guitar solo.
Apantalló a su esposa con un regalo caro.
He surprised his wife with an expensive present.
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apantallar
to put in a screen
to amaze, to impress
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express amazement.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
eT voy a apantallar con mi solo de guitarra.
I will blow your mind with my guitar solo.
Apantalló a su esposa con un regalo caro.
He surprised his wife with an expensive present.
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Chapter
darle al clavo
strike the nail
strike home, to be right
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone said something
correct.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¡Le diste al clavo!
Y
o
u were right!
Le dio al clavo en su última oportunidad.
He guessed right on his last chance.
Chapter 10
darle al clavo
strike the nail
strike home, to be right
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that someone said something
correct.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
¡Le diste al clavo!
Y
o
u were right!
Le dio al clavo en su última oportunidad.
He guessed right on his last chance.
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Chapter
haber gato encerrado
there’s a locked up cat
to be hiding something,
there’s something fishy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that the situation seems fishy or suspicious
and you believe there is more to it than it looks.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
A mi me parece que hay gato encerrado.
oT me it seems that there is something fishy going on.
Cuando mi hermana es linda conmigo hay gato
encerrado.
When my sister is nice to me there’s something fsihy.
Chapter 10
haber gato encerrado
there’s a locked up cat
to be hiding something,
there’s something fishy
Use this slang expression when...
you want to say that the situation seems fishy or suspicious
and you believe there is more to it than it looks.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
A mi me parece que hay gato encerrado.
oT me it seems that there is something fishy going on.
Cuando mi hermana es linda conmigo hay gato
encerrado.
When my sister is nice to me there’s something fsihy.
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Chapter
meter la pata
insert the paw
to screw up, make a mistake
Use this slang expression when...
a situation gets worse because of someone’s mistake
or action.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Metió la pata con su comentario.
She screwed up with her commentary.
No vayas a meter la pata en tu cita.
Don’t mess up your date.
Chapter 10
meter la pata
insert the paw
to screw up, make a mistake
Use this slang expression when...
a situation gets worse because of someone’s mistake
or action.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Metió la pata con su comentario.
She screwed up with her commentary.
No vayas a meter la pata en tu cita.
Don’t mess up your date.
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Chapter
costar un ojo de la cara
cost an eye of the face
cost a pretty penny,
to cost a lot
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something cost a lot of money
and that it most likely affected you financialy.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ese celular me va a costar un ojo de la cara.
That cell phone is going to cost me a pretty penny.
Me costó un ojo de la cara arreglar el carro.
It was very expensive to fix the c
.ar
Chapter 10
costar un ojo de la cara
cost an eye of the face
cost a pretty penny,
to cost a lot
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that something cost a lot of money
and that it most likely affected you financialy.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
Ese celular me va a costar un ojo de la cara.
That cell phone is going to cost me a pretty penny.
Me costó un ojo de la cara arreglar el carro.
It was very expensive to fix the c
.ar
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Chapter
ser pan comido
to be eaten bread
to be easy, piece of cake
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a task is very easy to do.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El examen fue pan comido.
The test was a piece of cake.
Mi plan es pan comido.
My plan is a piece of cake.
Chapter 10
ser pan comido
to be eaten bread
to be easy, piece of cake
Use this slang expression when...
you want to express that a task is very easy to do.
Who uses this slang expression
Mexican people
Sample sentences
El examen fue pan comido.
The test was a piece of cake.
Mi plan es pan comido.
My plan is a piece of cake.
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