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Home » Mexican Spanish Slang » Page 30

pisteada

A social gathering where people drink alcohol, usually beer. It is a term primarily used in Mexico. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una pisteada este fin de semana en mi casa. English: We're going to have a drinking party at my house this weekend.

pito

In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'pito' is a slang term for a whistle or a cigarette. In other regions, it can be a vulgar term referring to the male genitalia. Examples Spanish: 1. El árbitro sopló el pito para comenzar el partido. 2. ¿Tienes un pito para fumar? 3. Ese tipo es un pito. English: 1. […]

pitofácil

A derogatory term used in Spain to refer to a person, usually a woman, who is perceived as sexually promiscuous or easy to seduce. Examples Spanish: No te juntes con ella, es una pitofácil. English: Don't hang out with her, she's easy.

placa

In Spanish slang, 'placa' commonly refers to a police officer or police badge. It can also mean a dental plate or a license plate depending on the context. Examples Spanish: Escondete, viene la placa. English: Hide, the police are coming.

platicadera

A gathering or meeting where people chat or talk a lot. It can also refer to a person who talks excessively. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una platicadera para ponernos al día. / Ella es una platicadera, siempre tiene algo que contar. English: We are going to have a 'platicadera' to catch up. / She […]

plebe

In Mexican slang, 'plebe' refers to a young person, often used colloquially among friends. It can also mean crowd or group of people. Examples Spanish: Vamos a salir con la plebe esta noche. English: We're going out with the group tonight.

poli

A shortened version of 'policía', which translates to 'police' in English. It's a casual or slang term for a police officer. Examples Spanish: Tuvimos que llamar a los polis porque había una pelea en la calle. English: We had to call the cops because there was a fight in the street.

ponketo

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pouser

The term 'pouser' is not recognized as Spanish slang. The term might be misspelled or it might be a regional slang that is not widely recognized. Please check the spelling or provide more context. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

pozol

A traditional Mexican non-alcoholic drink made from dissolving corn dough, often consumed to quench thirst or hunger. In slang context, it can be used to refer to a situation that is messy or complicated. Examples Spanish: No quiero meterme en ese pozol, es demasiado complicado. English: I don't want to get into that mess, it's […]

prepa

An abbreviation of 'preparatoria', the Mexican term for high school. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano está en la prepa ahora. English: My brother is in high school now.

pulcata

A term mainly used in Mexico referring to a type of bar or tavern where pulque, a traditional Mexican alcoholic drink, is served. Examples Spanish: Después del trabajo, Juan y sus amigos siempre van a la pulcata para tomar un poco de pulque. English: After work, Juan and his friends always go to the pulcata […]

puma

In some Latin American countries like Peru, 'puma' is a slang term that refers to an older person, typically a man, who pursues younger individuals romantically. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre es un puma, siempre está coqueteando con chicas más jóvenes que él. English: That man is a puma, he is always flirting with girls younger […]

pumita

In some regions of Latin America, 'pumita' is a slang term used to describe a young, attractive woman. Examples Spanish: Mira esa pumita, es muy hermosa. English: Look at that young lady, she is very beautiful.

puñal

In Spanish slang, 'puñal' is mainly used in a derogatory way to refer to a homosexual man. It is important to note that this term is considered offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: No me gusta que le digan 'puñal' a mi amigo, es irrespetuoso. English: I don't like it when they call my friend 'puñal', […]

puntita

In Spanish slang, 'puntita' is often used to refer to 'just a little bit' or 'a tiny amount'. The term is literally translated as 'little point' or 'tip', but in colloquial usage it is generally used to indicate a small quantity or degree of something. Examples Spanish: Solo quiero un poquito más de helado, una […]

putamadral

A colloquial term used in Mexico to express a very large quantity or a high degree of something. It is often used to emphasize the intensity or greatness of an object, event or situation. Examples Spanish: Hizo una fiesta de la putamadral por su cumpleaños. English: He threw a massive party for his birthday.

putero

A derogatory term commonly used in Spain to refer to a man who frequently visits prostitutes or brothels. It can also be used to refer to a place full of corruption. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre es un putero, siempre está en el burdel. English: That man is a 'putero', he is always at the brothel.

putiza

A common slang term in certain Spanish-speaking countries that is used to refer to a severe beating or thrashing. It can also refer to a tough situation or predicament. Examples Spanish: Si no te callas, te voy a dar una putiza. English: If you don't shut up, I'm going to give you a beating.

quemar

In Spanish slang, 'quemar' literally translates to 'burn', but it's often used to refer to get tired of something or someone. It can also mean to expose or reveal a secret. Examples Spanish: Estoy quemado de tanto trabajar, necesito unas vacaciones. No le digas a nadie, no quiero quemar mi sorpresa. English: I'm burned out […]

quesataco

A term used in Mexico, specifically in the northern region, to describe a type of taco where cheese is melted on the grill and then wrapped around the tortilla and fillings. Examples Spanish: Vamos a comer unos deliciosos quesatacos de asada esta noche. English: We are going to eat some delicious grilled steak quesatacos tonight.

quihubo?

A colloquial greeting that is short for '¿Qué hubo?' meaning 'What's up?' or 'What's happening?' Examples Spanish: Quihubo, amigo, ¿cómo estás? English: What's up, friend, how are you?

raza

In Spanish slang, 'raza' is a colloquial term that is often used to refer to 'people' or 'friends'. It originated in Mexico and is more commonly used in this region. Examples Spanish: ¿Cómo está la raza? Haven't seen you in a while. English: How are the people? Haven't seen you in a while.

reata

In Spanish slang, 'reata' is often used in Mexico and it refers to a very attractive woman. It's an informal term used to compliment or express admiration for a woman's physical appearance. Examples Spanish: Esa chica es una reata, no puedo quitarle los ojos de encima. English: That girl is a knockout, I can't take […]

recorrido

In Spanish slang, 'recorrido' is often used to refer to experience or trajectory in a certain field or life in general. Examples Spanish: Este chef tiene un recorrido impresionante en la cocina francesa. English: This chef has an impressive experience in French cuisine.

regio

In Mexican slang, 'regio' is used to describe something or someone that is great, wonderful or beautiful. It's also used in Northern Mexico as a term to refer to people from Monterrey city. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa chica es muy regia, me encanta su estilo! English: That girl is really great, I love her style!

reventón

A big party or event, often implying that it is wild or out of control. Examples Spanish: Vamos a tener un reventón este fin de semana en mi casa. English: We're going to have a blowout this weekend at my house.

revesar

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Costa Rica, that means to review, check, or inspect something thoroughly. Examples Spanish: Voy a revesar el informe antes de enviarlo al jefe. English: I'm going to review the report thoroughly before sending it to the boss.

riata

A term used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America which refers to a whip or lasso. It can also be used as a vulgar slang term referring to the male genitalia. Examples Spanish: 1. El vaquero manejaba la riata con habilidad. 2. ¡No seas riata! English: 1. The cowboy handled the lasso skillfully. […]

rifa

In Spanish slang, 'rifa' means 'to rock' or 'to rule'. It's often used to express admiration or approval for something or someone. Examples Spanish: Ese concierto realmente rifa. English: That concert really rocks.

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