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Mexican Slang Dictionaries
| Book | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
  Kindle | Quick Guide to Mexican Spanish This quick guide of words and phrases from Mexico will help you better understand this North American country. The collection of over 500 terms and sayings will help you become familiar with the richness of Mexican Spanish. It includes colloquially used words and some dirty ones too! Each term has been defined in English and synonyms are included when available. There are also more than 400 example sentences. This book is your basic Mexican Spanish dictionary. | Spanish-English |
  Kindle | Quick Guide to More Mexican Spanish In this second book on Mexican Spanish you will find 500 new words and phrases used regularly by Mexicans. Used in combination with the original Quick Guide to Mexican Spanish you will have more than 1,000 terms to lead you to fluency in Mexican Spanish. Each term has been defined in English and synonyms are included when available. Most entries include example sentences. | Spanish-English |
  Hardcover | Diccionario de mexicanismos by Academia Mexicana de la Lengua Este Diccionario de mexicanismos muestra, sin duda, las rutinas y los hábitos lingüísticos que otorgan identidad a los mexicanos y en el se ven reflejados los grandes ejes culturales alrededor de los cuales se concentra el léxico del español de Mexico. | Spanish |
  | ¡Ah, qué chida es la CH!: Diccionario de uso, reuso y abuso de la letra CH en México "En este libro, usted podra encontrar mas de 700 palabras con este sorprendente digrafo, que forman parte del habla cotidiana de los mexicanos y que, con sus multiples juegos sin sentidos, ensanchan nuestro vocabulario y enriquecen nuestra lengua. Este diccionario pretende ser util en cualquier circunstancia y sacarle una sonrisa con cada ejemplo que acompana a estas divertidas palabras." | Spanish |
  Kindle  | El Chingonario: Uso, reuso y abuso del chingar Chingar is the most used word in Mexico. The meanings of this word are so many, that almost in every situation, it can be used . This book gathers the most popular uses of this word, with expressions, definitions and examples. | Spanish |
  Kindle  | El Chilangonario: Vocabulario de supervivencia para el visitante de la Ciudad de México Este diccionario reúne las palabras que se dicen, se usan y se sienten en Chilangolandia, así, sin pudor. Los temas más recurrentes dentro de nuestra habla se relacionan con el sexo, los genitales, el robo, los vicios, el trabajo y la muerte; voces todas que se encuentran aquí y describen las preocupaciones, culpas, prejuicios, traumas, vicios y hasta las depravaciones del chilango. | Spanish |
  Kindle | Mexican Slang 101 This ebook is not organized like a dictionary, instead it presents lists of words and definitions grouped by different topics such as greetings, words for cool, sex, drugs, friends and more. | Spanish-English |
  | Bilingual Dictionary of Mexican Spanish "Now in its 3rd edition, revised and enlarged to over 200 new pages, this work contains 2,500 new entries, 6,000 new definitions and 1,200 new examples. Includes more than 8,500 entries and over 13,000 definitions overall, with numerous examples to illustrate their use, and there is a Spanish and English translation for all Mexican words and expressions." | Spanish-English |
  | There's a Word for It in Mexico "This guide, for anyone with an interest in Mexico, provides insight into the country and its people through a study of over 130 key words in their language. A thematic index groups the entries into key cultural and business concepts." | English |
  | Diccionario del español usual en México "Esta segunda edición agrega cerca de mil quinientos vocablos usuales, se añadieron ejemplos, se modificaron ciertos órdenes de acepciones para que esta obra sea más clara y precisa. El fin que se persigue es que este Diccionario llegue a convertirse en el mejor catálogo del vocabulario del español de México." | Spanish |
  | Diccionario breve de mexicanismos "Las voces aquí reunidas tienen en México un contenido semántico peculiar: son voces del español en general que poseen concepciones distintas de las peninsulares, o bien, de origen propiamente mexicano incorporadas a ese español y que incluso han trascendido a otros idiomas." | Spanish |
  | Así habla el mexicano: Diccionario básico de mexicanismos Este libro, destinado al lector medio que aspira al conocimiento y comprensión de la idiosincrasia mexicana, agrupa los mexicanismos más usuales en el habla cotidiana del México actual, informando del origen y significado de términos en él tan comunes como pocho, fayuca, jarocho y muchos otros. | Spanish |
  Kindle | El ABC de las y los mexicanos Este libro es un recorrido por aquellas palabras populares, frases y eufemismos que explican lo mexicano. A través de citas, referencias periodísticas, autores y refranes, se crea un diccionario local de la lengua de uso cotidiano. | Spanish |
  | Dictionary of Mexicanismos: Slang, Colloquialisms and Expressions Used in Mexico "This dictionary contains all the real Spanish slang and idioms that are not found in regular dictionaries. These are the terms and expressions that your will hear in business, on the street and in film, music, and in social settings. The English word finder index makes it easy to search for terms about sex, drugs and crime - and much, much more." | Spanish-English |
   Kindle | Mexican Slang Plus Graffiti "A unique book that reveals the hip talk and occasionally lewd eloquence of the Spnaish commonly spoken in Mexcio and Latin America. Whether you want to use the words, avoid them, or simply want to understand them when you hear them, this book clears up the confusion. Also includes examples of slang commonly found in graffiti on buildings, bridges, and fences." | English |
  | Colección de expresiones mexicanas | Collection of Mexican Expressions "These proverbs, sayings, idioms, and mischievous verses represent a way of looking at the world that is uniquely Mexicano. Some of the sayings are tender and some are ribald, but they are all authentic. They take an everyday situation and frame it for a broader meaning that may be uproariously funny, surprisingly unique, or merely wise. If you decide to use these sayings so you can be more conversationally competitive, you will succeed." | Spanish-English |
  Kindle  | Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to the Language, Culture and Slang "Focusing on the Spanish that is spoken in Mexico and most frequently in the United States, this book teaches the language and provides insights into Mexican culture and its customs. First-timers will learn some basics of onversational Spanish, which those who have studied before will find the book useful for refreshing their command of colloquialisms and common expressions." | Spanish-English |
Mexican Spanish Slang Websites
1. Mexican Slang Words by TuBabel.com – Language: Spanish
2. Mexican Slang Words by Mexico Guru – Language: Spanish-English
3. Vocabulario de mexicanismos by Biblioteca Virtual Cervantes – Language: Spanish
4. Güey Spanish – Language: Spanish-English
5. Ejemplos de mexicanismos – Language: Spanish
Podcasts on Mexican Spanish
1. Del Taco al Tango – Mexicanismos
Want to learn to speak like a Mexican? This show gives you the best words and slang to speak like any Mexican. Warning: Adult vocabulary.
2. S3 E15: Porteño Lunfardo vs Mexican Chilango Spanish
“Compare words and expressions of both Argentina and Mexico. The conversation also dealt with some non-language-related topics such as differences between both countries as Spanish colonies, the not so bad reputation of Argentines in Mexico, and more!”
3. La Banda Chilanguense: El habla de México (Video podcast)
A group of workers from Mexico DF (Chilangos) ride a bus and share some Mexican slang. This podcast is simple short videos packed with great slang examples. English and Spanish captions included!
4. Podcast Los Acentos del Español: Mexico
Spanish teacher María Arnalis interviews native Mexican. In this podcast you can listen to the Mexican Spanish accent. In Spanish.
5. Podcast La Voz de los Expertos
Short clips that explain the meaning and origin of Mexican words. Listen online or download the episodes. In Spanish. Here I have embedded some of their best Mexican Spanish podcasts:
Listen to “Piñata ¿De dónde viene?” on Spreaker.
Listen to “Guadalupe ¿de dónde proviene el nombre?” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¿Qué significa Tequila?” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¿De dónde viene tostón?” on Spreaker.
Listen to “Tlapaleria” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¡En mi mero mole!” on Spreaker.
Listen to “El origen de piocha” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¡Me cayo el veinte!” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¿Qué significa Chimiscolero?” on Spreaker.
Listen to “¿Qué quiere decir Itacate?” on Spreaker.
More Mexican Spanish Resources
1. Güey Spanish Online Flashcards – “Learn the Mexican slang needed to speak like a Chilango verdadero. Warning: The vocabulary on this site is not abuela-friendly!”
2. Quizlet Flashcard Sets
- Mexican Slang (242 Terms)
- Mexican Slang (62 Terms)
- Mexican Slang & Profanity (128 Terms)
3. Mexican Spanish Pinterest Board
- This is the Speaking Latino board about Mexican Spanish
- Regular updates
- Ideal for illustrations and infographics
- Includes Pins on Mexican culture
4. Güey Spanish iPhone App – “¡Órale, güey! Want to speak like a chavo from Chilangolandia (Mexico City)? This app is for you. Learn to talk like a fresa or naco!”
5. Academia Mexicana de la Lengua – Libros, consultas y noticias sobre el español.
6. Mexico News in Spanish:
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