A Venezuelan slang term that means 'for sure' or 'definitely'. It is used to emphasize the certainty of a statement. Examples Spanish: A juro tengo que estudiar para el examen mañana. English: I definitely have to study for the exam tomorrow.
a los coñazos
This Spanish slang term is often used in Venezuela and it's used to express doing something in a hard or difficult way, often with struggle or difficulty. Examples Spanish: Tuve que aprender a los coñazos a hacerlo. English: I had to learn the hard way to do it.
a pata de mingo
A phrase primarily used in Spain that describes an unstable situation or something that is unbalanced. It can also refer to something or someone that is unreliable or inconsistent. Examples Spanish: Este plan está a pata de mingo, no creo que funcione. English: This plan is like a flamingo's leg, I don't think it will […]
abre cancha
A colloquial phrase used primarily in Venezuela, which literally translates to 'open field'. It is used to tell someone to make way, give space or move out of the way. Examples Spanish: ¡Abre cancha! Necesito pasar con estas cajas. English: Make way! I need to pass with these boxes.
achicharrar
A slang term commonly used in Spain, 'achicharrar' literally means to burn or to char. In a more figurative sense, it can also mean to exhaust or to wear out. Examples Spanish: Después de trabajar todo el día, me siento totalmente achicharrado. English: After working all day, I feel totally burnt out.
acuseta
A Spanish slang term mainly used in Mexico, which refers to a person who often tells on others or snitches. Examples Spanish: No le cuentes nada a Juan, es un acuseta. English: Don't tell anything to Juan, he is a snitch.
agallúo
In Spanish slang, 'agallúo' is often used in Puerto Rico and it refers to someone who is very daring, brave or has a lot of nerve. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es muy agallúo, se atrevió a saltar desde el techo. English: That guy is very daring, he dared to jump from the roof.
¡ah muesca!
This phrase is not recognized as standard Spanish slang. The term '¡Ah, muesca!' does not appear to have a clear or commonly accepted meaning in Spanish slang. 'Muesca' typically translates to 'notch' in English, but without context, it's difficult to provide a precise slang interpretation. Please, verify the term or provide a context. Examples Spanish: […]
¡caracha!
An exclamation of surprise, disappointment, or astonishment. Similar to 'Oh my God!' in English. Examples Spanish: ¡Caracha! No puedo creer que ya son las diez de la noche. English: Oh my God! I can't believe it's already ten o'clock at night.
¡de bola!
It's a colloquial Mexican phrase that is used to affirm something emphatically, similar to 'definitely' or 'for sure' in English. Examples Spanish: ¿Vas a venir a la fiesta esta noche? ¡De bola! English: Are you coming to the party tonight? Definitely!
¡échale bolas!
A colloquial expression used in some Latin American countries, meaning 'put more effort into it' or 'give it your all'. Examples Spanish: ¡Vamos! ¡Tienes que ganar esta carrera, ¡échale bolas! English: Come on! You have to win this race, give it your all!
¡el coño de tu madre! or ¡el coño e’ su madre!
An extremely vulgar insult in Spanish, equivalent to 'your mother's c***' in English. It's an offensive phrase that displays high levels of frustration or anger. Examples Spanish: ¡El coño de tu madre! He perdido mis llaves otra vez. English: Your mother's c***! I've lost my keys again.
¡epa! or ¡épale!
'¡Epa!' or '¡Épale!' is a Spanish slang term often used in Latin America. It is an interjection used to express surprise, alarm, or caution. It can also be used as a casual greeting among friends. Examples Spanish: ¡Epa! No me esperaba verte aquí hoy. English: Wow! I didn't expect to see you here today.
¡mamahuevo!
A highly offensive term in Spanish slang used to insult someone. It is vulgar and disrespectful, and it can be translated as 'dickhead' or 'asshole'. Use with extreme caution. Examples Spanish: ¡No seas mamahuevo, respeta a los demás! English: Don't be a dickhead, respect others!
¡ni de vaina!
An expression used to strongly deny something, similar to 'not at all' or 'no way' in English. Examples Spanish: ¿Vas a saltar desde ese acantilado? ¡Ni de vaina! English: Are you going to jump off that cliff? No way!
¡no me jodas!
A colloquial expression used to show disbelief, annoyance, or surprise. It can be translated to 'don't mess with me', 'you're kidding me', or 'don't annoy me'. Examples Spanish: ¡No me jodas! ¿En serio has ganado la lotería? English: You're kidding me! Did you really win the lottery?
16 Venezuela Spanish Slang Terms About Politics
This year has been very controversial in Venezuelan politics with the elections after the death of President Hugo Chavez. When all this was happening, I was reviewing the books Quick Guide to Venezuelan Spanish and Quick Guide to More Venezuelan Spanish. Among the words that caught my attention were several colloquialisms related to politics, government […]
6 Venezuela Spanish Words to Order Coffee: Infographic
My brother-in-law is a coffee lover. He even has his own personal coffee brewing travel kit that he always has on the road. He is also an American who learned Spanish in recent years. If he ever travels to Venezuela, I am sure he would have problems ordering his beloved beverage because there are a […]
Quick Guide to More Venezuelan Spanish: A Book for Learning Spanish from Venezuela
A book for learning Spanish vocabulary from Venezuela with approximately 500 words translated to English. Learn Venezuelan Spanish with synonyms, antonyms & examples. Spanish vocabulary changes significantly from one country to the next. Yet, few people learn about this until they are in a country, stumbling through the local Spanish slang.
Quick Guide to Venezuelan Spanish: A Book for Learning Spanish from Venezuela
A book for learning Spanish vocabulary from Venezuela with over 500 words translated to English. Learn Venezuelan Spanish with synonyms, antonyms & examples. Spanish vocabulary changes significantly from one country to the next. Yet, few people learn about this until they are in a country, stumbling through the local Spanish slang.
empiernar
To start a romantic relationship with someone. It is commonly used in Colombia. Examples Spanish: Juan y María se van a empiernar, se la pasan juntos todo el tiempo. English: Juan and Maria are going to start a romantic relationship, they spend all their time together.
hora del burro
A term used in Colombia, the 'hora del burro' refers to the hottest hours of the day, usually between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Examples Spanish: No salgas a correr a la 'hora del burro', hace demasiado calor. English: Don't go out for a run during the 'hour of the donkey', it's too hot.
no es tu peo
It's not your business Examples Spanish: No te metas, no es tu peo. English: Don't interfere, it's not your business.