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Home » Mexican Spanish Slang » Page 12

camotes

In Mexican slang, 'camotes' refers to a state of being deeply in love or infatuated. The term literally translates to 'sweet potatoes', but in this context, it's used metaphorically. Examples Spanish: Estoy camotes por esa chica, no puedo dejar de pensar en ella. English: I'm crazy in love with that girl, I can't stop thinking […]

campechano

A term used in Spain to define a person who is simple, affable, and straightforward. It can also refer to a mix of things, especially in food. Examples Spanish: 1. Juan es muy campechano, siempre te dice las cosas como son. 2. Me gusta el taco campechano, lleva varios ingredientes. English: 1. Juan is very […]

cartas

While the literal translation of 'cartas' is 'cards', in Spanish slang, it can also refer to someone having control or decision making power in a certain situation. Examples Spanish: En esta negociación, él tiene las cartas. English: In this negotiation, he holds the cards.

cartón

In Spanish slang, 'cartón' is often used to refer to a year of age. It's a colloquial way of saying how old someone is, especially in Mexico. Examples Spanish: Juan acaba de cumplir 20 cartones. English: Juan just turned 20 years old.

cascabelear

The Spanish slang term 'cascabelear' is often used in Mexico. It refers to the action of going to sleep or taking a nap, especially when someone is very tired or after a heavy meal. Examples Spanish: Después de comer tanto, voy a cascabelear un rato en el sofá. English: After eating so much, I'm going […]

cascarear

A Mexican slang term used to refer to the act of chatting, joking around, or having a casual conversation with friends. It is often used in a very informal context. Examples Spanish: Vamos a cascarear un rato en el parque después del trabajo. English: Let's chat for a while in the park after work.

castrar

Literal meaning is 'to castrate', but in slang context, it is used to refer to 'ruin' or 'spoil' something or someone's plans. Examples Spanish: ¡No me castrés el plan! Realmente quiero hacer esto. English: Don't ruin my plan! I really want to do this.

cateado

In Spanish slang, 'cateado' is often used to describe someone or something that is worn out, ruined or in bad condition. It can be used to refer to both people and objects. Examples Spanish: Después de trabajar todo el día, me siento totalmente cateado. English: After working all day, I feel totally worn out.

catego

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Spain, 'catego' is a noun that refers to a person's class, status, or prestige. It can also imply a person of high standing or importance. Examples Spanish: El hombre nuevo en la ciudad tiene mucho catego, vino de una familia muy rica. English: The new man in town […]

catrín

In Mexican slang, 'catrín' refers to a well-dressed, elegant, or sophisticated man. It can also be used to describe someone who is considered charming or attractive. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre se viste como un catrín para impresionar a las chicas. English: Juan always dresses like a dandy to impress the girls.

cerote

In Central American slang, particularly in countries like Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, 'cerote' is a derogatory term referring to a person. It can mean something similar to 'idiot' or 'worthless'. However, it's important to note that its usage can be highly offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: ¡No seas cerote, respeta a los demás! English: […]

chachalaca

In Mexican slang, 'chachalaca' is often used to describe a person who is excessively talkative or who speaks without thinking. It is derived from the name of a bird known for its loud, incessant calls. Examples Spanish: ¡No seas chachalaca! Estás hablando demasiado y no estás pensando en lo que dices. English: Don't be a […]

chacuaco

In Mexican slang, 'chacuaco' is used to refer to a cigarette or a joint. Examples Spanish: ¿Tienes un chacuaco que me prestes? English: Do you have a cigarette that you can lend me?

chale

An exclamation of disbelief, disappointment, or frustration. It can also be used to denote empathy or sympathy in a situation. Examples Spanish: Chale, olvidé mi celular en casa. English: Oh no, I left my cell phone at home.

chamoyada

A popular Mexican drink made from chamoy sauce, mango sorbet, chili powder, and lime juice. It is often garnished with a tamarind candy straw. Examples Spanish: Hace calor hoy, me encantaría una chamoyada refrescante. English: It's hot today, I would love a refreshing chamoyada.

chanclas

A colloquial term for flip-flops or casual sandals. Examples Spanish: No puedo encontrar mis chanclas para ir a la playa. English: I can't find my flip-flops to go to the beach.

chaqueto

In Chilean slang, 'chaqueto' is used to describe someone who is disorganized, messy or negligent. It can also refer to someone who is lazy or lacks motivation. Examples Spanish: No seas tan chaqueto, ordena tu habitación. English: Don't be so messy, clean up your room.

checar

A slang term primarily used in Mexico which means 'to check' or 'to verify'. It's often used in casual conversations. Examples Spanish: Voy a checar si ya está lista la comida. English: I am going to check if the food is ready.

chemo

A Peruvian slang term that is used to refer to a person who is bald or has very little hair. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es chemo, pero tiene un gran sentido del humor acerca de ello. English: My friend is bald, but he has a great sense of humor about it.

chilango

A term used in Mexico to refer to someone who was born in or resides in Mexico City. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es chilango, nació y creció en la Ciudad de México. English: My friend is a chilango, he was born and raised in Mexico City.

chilangolandia

A colloquial term referring to Mexico City. 'Chilango' is a term used to describe someone from Mexico City, and 'landia' is a suffix meaning 'land'. So 'chilangolandia' is a playful term akin to 'New Yorker Land'. Examples Spanish: Vivo en chilangolandia, la ciudad más grande de América Latina. English: I live in chilangolandia, the largest […]

chilidog

The term 'chilidog' does not exist in Spanish slang. It is a food item popular in the United States, consisting of a hot dog served with chili sauce and often cheese on top. The term does not carry any slang connotations in Spanish. Examples Spanish: Me gustaría un chilidog con queso extra, por favor. English: […]

chingaderita

A term used in Mexico to refer to a small thing or object whose name you can't remember or you don't know. It is equivalent to 'thingamajig' or 'whatsit' in English. Examples Spanish: Pásame esa chingaderita que está sobre la mesa. English: Pass me that thingamajig that's on the table.

chingar

A versatile Mexican slang term that can have many different meanings based on context. It can mean to bother or annoy, to have sexual intercourse, to work hard, or to party hard, among other things. Examples Spanish: ¡No me chingues, estoy ocupado! English: Don't bother me, I'm busy!

chingo a mi madre si no

An emphatic phrase used to stress the speaker's commitment to do something, often with the implicit agreement that if they don't follow through, they would be doing a great disservice to their mother. Literally translates to 'A lot to my mother if not', but it is often used to mean 'I swear on my mother's […]

chingonométrico

A Mexican slang term combining 'chingón', meaning awesome or great, and 'métrico', a suffix indicating measurement. 'Chingonométrico' is used to describe something that is extremely awesome or impressive. Examples Spanish: El concierto anoche fue chingonométrico, nunca había visto nada igual. English: The concert last night was extremely awesome, I had never seen anything like it.

chinguele

A Mexican slang term that is used to express a strong command or encouragement to someone to do something. It is often used in informal context and can be considered vulgar. Examples Spanish: ¡Chinguele, Juan, termina tu tarea! English: Get on with it, Juan, finish your homework!

chipi chipi

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, often to describe light, continuous rain or drizzle. Examples Spanish: No podemos ir al parque hoy, está cayendo chipi chipi. English: We can't go to the park today, it's drizzling.

chisquiado

A term used in certain regions of Mexico to refer to someone who is drunk or intoxicated. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta, todos estaban chisquiados. English: After the party, everyone was drunk.

chocarrero

A person who is fond of making jokes, often in a mischievous or inappropriate manner. Examples Spanish: Mi tío es muy chocarrero, siempre está contando chistes en las reuniones familiares. English: My uncle is very mischievous, he is always telling jokes at family gatherings.

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