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Home » Puerto Rican Spanish Slang » Page 24

bendito

A term used in a colloquial context to express pity, compassion, surprise or admiration. Literally translates to 'blessed' but is often used to refer to someone or something in a sympathetic or affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: ¡Bendito! No sabía que estabas pasando por un momento tan difícil. English: Bless him! I didn't know you were […]

berenjenal

A complicated situation or a mess. It is derived from 'berenjena' which means eggplant, but the slang term does not have any direct connection to the vegetable. Examples Spanish: Con todas las deudas que tiene, se ha metido en un berenjenal. English: With all the debts he has, he's gotten himself into a mess.

bestial

In Spanish slang, 'bestial' is used to describe something that is exceptionally good, amazing or impressive. Examples Spanish: La fiesta de anoche fue bestial. English: Last night's party was amazing.

bibí

In Spanish slang, 'bibí' is often used as an affectionate diminutive term for 'bebé', which means 'baby'. It's commonly used among friends, couples, or family members as a term of endearment. Examples Spanish: 'Hola, bibí, ¿cómo estás hoy?' English: 'Hello, baby, how are you today?'

bicha

In some Latin American countries, 'bicha' is a slang term used to refer to a bug or small insect. However, be aware that in other contexts or regions, it could have different meanings, including a derogatory term for a homosexual man. Examples Spanish: Hay una bicha en mi habitación que no puedo encontrar. English: There's […]

bichería

A colloquial term mainly used in Latin American countries like Puerto Rico to refer to a group of small, often troublesome things or animals, such as insects or small kids. Examples Spanish: No puedo concentrarme con toda esta bichería corriendo por aquí. English: I can't concentrate with all these little critters running around here.

bicho

In certain regions like Puerto Rico, 'bicho' is a vulgar slang term referring to the male genitalia. In other regions like Spain and Argentina, it's typically used to refer to a small insect or bug. Examples Spanish: 1. (Puerto Rico) Ese tipo es un bicho. 2. (Spain) Hay un bicho en la sopa. English: 1. […]

bichote

A term commonly used in Puerto Rico to refer to a person who is a big shot, a leader, or a boss, often in a gang or drug dealing context. Examples Spanish: En el barrio todos le temen porque él es el bichote. English: Everyone in the neighborhood fears him because he is the big […]

bichoteado

A term derived from 'bichote', which refers to a person who has gained a lot of power or influence, particularly in a gang or in the streets. 'Bichoteado' is an adjective form, suggesting someone who has been upgraded or powered up. Examples Spanish: Desde que entró a la pandilla, se ha vuelto muy bichoteado. English: […]

bien bestial

An expression used in some Latin American countries, especially in Puerto Rico, to describe something as very cool, amazing, or impressive. Examples Spanish: El concierto de anoche fue bien bestial. English: Last night's concert was really amazing.

bien brutal

A phrase used in Puerto Rico to express that something is cool, awesome, or impressive. Examples Spanish: El concierto de anoche estuvo bien brutal. English: Last night's concert was really awesome.

bien GI

A term used in Spain to describe something that is very Americanized or someone behaving in a very American way. It comes from 'GI', a term used to refer to US soldiers. Examples Spanish: Ese bar es bien GI, siempre están pasando partidos de la NFL. English: That bar is very GI, they're always showing […]

bien y más

A phrase used to express something is good or great, often used in a context of surprise or admiration. Literally translates to 'well and more', but doesn't have a direct English equivalent. Examples Spanish: Ese concierto estuvo bien y más, me encantó cada minuto. English: That concert was great, I loved every minute of it.

biles

A slang term for money. It's often used in Panama. Examples Spanish: No puedo salir esta noche, no tengo biles. English: I can't go out tonight, I don't have money.

bilí

A slang term used in Puerto Rico, 'bilí' means to be in a good mood or feeling great. Examples Spanish: Hoy estoy bilí porque me dieron un ascenso en el trabajo. English: Today I'm feeling bilí because I got a promotion at work.

billete largo

A term used to refer to a large amount of money. Examples Spanish: Con ese negocio, Pedro ganó un billete largo. English: With that business, Pedro earned a lot of money.

bioco

Bioco is a regional slang term from Spain, particularly used in Madrid. It refers to a cigarette. Examples Spanish: ¿Tienes un bioco que me prestes? English: Do you have a cigarette that you could lend me?

blanquito

A term of endearment used for a light-skinned or fair-haired person. It can also be used humorously or playfully without any racial connotation. Examples Spanish: Hola blanquito, ¿cómo estás? English: Hello fair-skinned one, how are you?

blimblineo

A term from Puerto Rico slang that refers to the action of showing off or flaunting, especially in terms of wealth or status. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está en blimblineo con su nuevo carro deportivo. English: Juan is always showing off with his new sports car.

blinblin

A Spanish slang term derived from English, 'blinblin' is used to refer to flashy, ostentatious jewelry or accessories, particularly those that are covered in diamonds or glitter. Examples Spanish: Ese rapero siempre lleva mucho blinblin en sus videos musicales. English: That rapper always wears a lot of bling in his music videos.

blower

In Spanish slang, 'blower' is used to refer to a mobile phone or cell phone. Examples Spanish: No puedo encontrar mi blower, creo que lo he perdido. English: I can't find my mobile, I think I've lost it.

boca calle

A term used to refer to the entrance or beginning of a street. Examples Spanish: Vivo en la boca calle de la avenida principal. English: I live at the entrance of the main avenue.

boca de chopa

A Dominican slang term referring to someone who talks too much or gossips a lot. Examples Spanish: Juan es una boca de chopa, siempre está hablando de los demás. English: Juan is a chatterbox, he's always talking about others.

bochinchero

A person who likes to gossip or stir up trouble. It can also refer to a noisy or disruptive individual. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es muy bochinchero y siempre causa problemas. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he's very bochinchero and always causes problems.

bochornoso

It is used to describe something that is embarrassing or causes discomfort. It can also refer to hot or humid weather. Examples Spanish: 1. Su actitud en la reunión fue realmente bochornosa. 2. Hoy el clima está muy bochornoso. English: 1. His behavior in the meeting was really embarrassing. 2. The weather is very humid […]

bodrogos

The term 'bodrogos' is not recognized as common Spanish slang. It might be a typo, a local term, or a colloquialism from a specific region, but it's not widely known in the Spanish-speaking world. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

bohemia

A lifestyle focused on art, music, and culture. Often refers to a person who lives in an unconventional manner, usually involved in artistic pursuits. Examples Spanish: A mi amigo le gusta vivir una vida bohemia llena de música y arte. English: My friend likes to live a bohemian life full of music and art.

bolillo

In Mexican slang, 'bolillo' refers to a white person or a foreigner. It is derived from a popular type of white bread in Mexico. It can also be used to refer to someone who is out of touch with their cultural roots. Examples Spanish: El bolillo ese no entiende nada de nuestra cultura. English: That […]

bombas y platillos

The phrase 'bombas y platillos' is a Spanish slang term literally translating to 'bombs and dishes'. It is used to describe a situation that is done with great fanfare, pomp, or ceremony Examples Spanish: El aniversario de la empresa se celebró con bombas y platillos. English: The company's anniversary was celebrated with great fanfare.

bombero a

A term used in Spain referring to someone who only appears when there's trouble, just like a firefighter (bombero) only shows up when there's a fire. Examples Spanish: Solo apareces cuando hay problemas, eres un bombero. English: You only show up when there's trouble, you're a firefighter.

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