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What’s the Best Translation for a Trash Can in Puerto Rican Spanish?

The other day we received the following question about the Puerto Rican Spanish word zafacón and whether or not to use it: “My husband, a native of PR, and I are having a discussion about the best way to translate the term “garbage/trash can” for a trash collection company whose Spanish speaking customers are 90% […]

These Kids Explain 13 Puerto Rican Spanish Words

My mom sent me this video recently. These are the 6-years-old vloggers Andres and Lucas showing us a great sample of Puerto Rican Spanish words. Irresistible to watch! The Puerto Rican Spanish words and phrases featured are: jincho: fair skin zafacón: trash can al garete: without direction jicotea: turtle mapo: mop jugo de china: orange juice ¡Qué jartera!: so stuffed (of food) […]

VIDEO: List of Spanish Slang Expressions About Money Used in Puerto Rico

Before you even step into a new country, money is one of the first topics you will become involved in. How much does my trip cost? How much money should I take? Will my ATM (otherwise known as ATH in Puerto Rico) card work? This video will have you prepped and ready to go for […]

Learning Spanish Slang: 9 Ways to Identify the Puerto Rico Accent and Pronunciation

Puerto Rico Spanish

This post is an excerpt from the Puerto Rican bestseller Speaking Boricua: A Practical Guide to Puerto Rican Spanish. Learning Spanish Slang: Pronunciation and Accent from Puerto Rico Puerto Rico, as in any other country in the world, has its own unique pronunciation for certain words, phrases and sounds. If you have only ever heard […]

Learn Puerto Rican Spanish Slang: Bad Words and Phrases and What to Say Instead

ME CAGO EN NA: Puerto Rican Spanish Slang Expression

Life is not as simple as we wish. Sometimes things do not work out the way we planned. This is when colorful language flies and we use curse words/phrases to relieve stress. In this post I will teach you some useful Puerto Rican profanities, with a twist. I’m featuring seven swear phrases from my beloved […]

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