A slang term used in Argentina, primarily in Buenos Aires, to refer to a man who lives off the earnings of a prostitute. It's similar to the English term 'pimp'. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es un cafishio, siempre vive de las mujeres. English: That guy is a pimp, he always lives off women.

A term used in some Latin American countries such as Ecuador and Peru to describe a man who lives off the earnings of a prostitute. It's similar to 'pimp' in English. Examples Spanish: El hombre que vimos en el bar era un cafisho bien conocido en la ciudad. English: The man we saw at the […]

A vulgar slang term used in Spain and Latin America, 'cagada' is often used to refer to a mistake or blunder. It can also refer to a mess or problematic situation. Note that this term is considered informal and may be seen as vulgar or inappropriate in some contexts. Examples Spanish: ¡Hiciste una cagada enorme […]

In Spanish slang, 'cagón' is often used to refer to someone who is cowardly, overly frightened, or lacks courage. Examples Spanish: No seas cagón, atrévete a saltar en paracaídas. English: Don't be a coward, dare to skydive.

In Mexico, 'cajeta' refers to a type of sweet caramel spread made from condensed milk. However, in Argentina, it is a vulgar slang term for a woman's private parts. Examples Spanish: 1. Me encanta la cajeta en mi pan tostado. 2. ¡Cuidado con cómo usas esa palabra en Argentina! English: 1. I love cajeta on […]

In Spanish slang, 'calar' is used to mean 'to realize' or 'to notice something'. It's also used to refer to 'to test' or 'to try something out'. Examples Spanish: Mi mamá caló que yo no estaba en casa. English: My mom realized that I was not at home.

In Spanish slang, 'calavera' is often used to describe a person who is playful, mischievous or likes to live life on the edge. It literally translates to 'skull', but it's not used in a morbid context in slang. Examples Spanish: Mi primo es una calavera, siempre está buscando la próxima aventura. English: My cousin is […]

Argentine vulgar slang term used to describe a provocative woman who tends to sexually arouse men, but without having any intention of satisfying them. The term is offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: Esa chica es una calientapijas, siempre coqueteando pero nunca pasa nada. English: That girl is a tease, always flirting but nothing ever happens.

In Spanish slang, 'calor' refers to 'heat'. It is often used to convey the idea of feeling hot, either due to the weather or in the context of feeling a strong attraction to someone. Examples Spanish: Hace mucho calor hoy, necesito un refresco. English: It's very hot today, I need a refreshment.

A term used to imply sexual activity, based on the image of a round bed, which is often associated with romance and intimacy. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta, Juan y María van a buscar la cama redonda. English: After the party, Juan and Maria are going to find the round bed.

In Spanish slang, 'camelo' generally refers to a lie or deceit. It's often used when someone is telling a story that is not true or trying to deceive someone. Examples Spanish: No me vengas con camelos, sé que no has hecho la tarea. English: Don't come to me with lies, I know you didn't do […]

In Spanish slang, 'camión' is often used as a colloquial term to refer to a physically attractive person. This term is primarily used in Mexico. Examples Spanish: Esa mujer es un camión, muy hermosa. English: That woman is a knockout, very beautiful.

A term used mainly in Spain referring to a quarrel, fight or a gang confrontation. It can also refer to a group of people who are involved in organized crime. Examples Spanish: La camorra en el barrio ha estado causando problemas. English: The gang in the neighborhood has been causing problems.

In Spanish slang, 'campana' is often used to refer to skipping school or playing truant. Examples Spanish: Los chicos hicieron campana para ir a ver la película. English: The boys skipped school to go see the movie.

In some regions of Latin America, 'campera' is a slang term for 'jacket' or 'coat'. Examples Spanish: Hace frío afuera, no olvides tu campera. English: It's cold outside, don't forget your jacket.

In Spanish slang, 'canillita' is commonly used in Argentina and Uruguay to refer to a newspaper vendor. The term originates from a play written in 1905 by Florencio Sánchez, where the main character was a young newspaper vendor with skinny legs ('canillas'). Examples Spanish: Cada mañana, compro el periódico al canillita en la esquina de […]

In Spanish slang, 'cantar' literally means 'to sing', but it can also mean 'to confess' or 'to tell the truth', especially when referring to revealing secrets or hidden information. Examples Spanish: No quería cantar, pero la presión de la policía era demasiado. English: He didn't want to sing (confess), but the police pressure was too […]

A term used in Argentina and Uruguay to refer to a henchman or a bodyguard. Often associated with someone who does the dirty work for a person of higher power. Examples Spanish: El capanga del jefe siempre hace el trabajo sucio. English: The boss's henchman always does the dirty work.

In Spanish slang, 'capo' is used to refer to a person who is a leader, boss, or someone who is really good at what they do. It originates from the Italian 'capo' meaning 'head', and was later adopted into Spanish, primarily in Argentina and Uruguay. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano es un capo en matemáticas, siempre […]

This term does not exist in the Spanish language. It could be a spelling mistake or a regional term, but it is not a recognized or common Spanish slang term. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

A person who is shameless or has a lot of nerve, often disregarding social norms or rules. Examples Spanish: Eres un caradura, llegas tarde y encima te quejas. English: You're a cheeky one, you arrive late and on top of that you complain.

In Spanish slang, 'carbonada' primarily refers to a traditional meat stew, typically made with beef or pork, vegetables, and potatoes. It can also be used colloquially to refer to a situation that is messy or complicated. Examples Spanish: 1) Hoy vamos a comer carbonada para el almuerzo. 2) Este proyecto es una carbonada, no se […]

In Spanish slang, 'carburar' is often used to refer to the process of understanding or figuring something out. It comes from the action of a carburetor in a car, which mixes air and fuel for internal combustion. Examples Spanish: Por fin he conseguido carburar cómo funciona este programa. English: I finally managed to figure out […]

To pretend or to put on a facade, often used when someone is trying to appear as something they are not. Examples Spanish: No me gusta caretear, prefiero ser yo mismo. English: I don't like to pretend, I prefer to be myself.

In Spanish slang, 'cargada' generally refers to a situation that is complicated, difficult or loaded with problems. Examples Spanish: Esta semana está muy cargada, tengo muchos exámenes y proyectos que entregar. English: This week is very loaded, I have many exams and projects to deliver.

A term predominantly used in Argentina and Uruguay, 'cargosear' refers to the act of teasing or making fun of someone, usually in a friendly, playful manner. Examples Spanish: Después de que perdió el partido, todos comenzaron a cargosear a Juan por su mala suerte. English: After he lost the game, everyone started teasing Juan about […]

A colloquial term used in Argentina and Uruguay that refers to someone's face, often used negatively to describe an ugly or unpleasant face. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer la caripela que tiene ese tipo después de la fiesta. English: I can't believe the face that guy has after the party.

This is not a slang term, but rather a culinary term in Spanish. It refers to 'pork loin', which is a cut of meat from a pig, created from the tissue along the dorsal side of the rib cage. Examples Spanish: Voy a cocinar un carré de cerdo para la cena de esta noche. English: […]

A slang term primarily used in Argentina, 'cartonear' refers to the act of collecting cardboard or other recyclable materials from the street for selling them. Examples Spanish: Mucha gente en la ciudad tiene que cartonear para ganarse la vida. English: Many people in the city have to collect cardboard to make a living.

A person who collects and sells used materials and cardboard for recycling. Often used to refer to the poor or homeless who do this as a means of survival. Examples Spanish: Los cartoneros recorren las calles en busca de materiales reciclables para vender. English: The cartoneros roam the streets in search of recyclable materials to […]