A term used in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Paraguay to refer to a car, especially an old or battered one. Examples Spanish: Voy a llevar mi carucha al taller para una reparación. English: I'm going to take my old car to the shop for a repair.

In Spanish slang, 'cascar' is commonly used to convey the meaning of 'to hit' or 'to break'. It can also mean 'to chat' in some contexts. Examples Spanish: 1. Si no te callas, te voy a cascar. 2. Estuvimos cascando toda la tarde. English: 1. If you don't shut up, I'm going to hit you. […]

A term used to describe someone who is grumpy, ill-tempered or easily annoyed. Examples Spanish: Mi jefe es un cascarrabia, siempre está de mal humor. English: My boss is a grouch, he is always in a bad mood.

A colloquial term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to a wedding or marriage. Examples Spanish: Estoy feliz porque mi mejor amigo finalmente decidió hacer su casorio. English: I'm happy because my best friend finally decided to have his wedding.

A term used in Latin America, particularly in the Caribbean, to refer to a strong, unpleasant smell. It can refer to body odor or the smell of something rotting or stale. Examples Spanish: No puedo soportar la catinga de este cuarto, huele a calcetines sucios. English: I can't stand the stench of this room, it […]

A term commonly used to refer to something of poor quality, in bad condition, or something or someone considered worthless or useless. Examples Spanish: Esa vieja catramina ya no funciona, necesitamos comprar una nueva. English: That old junk doesn't work anymore, we need to buy a new one.

A term commonly used in Spain and Latin America to refer to a basic, often uncomfortable, bed or cot. Examples Spanish: No puedo dormir bien en este catre, es demasiado incómodo. English: I can't sleep well on this cot, it's too uncomfortable.

A slang term typically used in Central America, especially in El Salvador and Honduras, to refer to a bed or a place where someone sleeps. Examples Spanish: Voy a echarme una siesta en la catrera. English: I'm going to take a nap in the bed.

In Spanish slang, 'cazar' literally translates to 'hunt' but is often used to mean 'understand' or 'get it'. It is used to confirm if someone has comprehended something. Examples Spanish: ¿Ya cazaste la idea de lo que estoy diciendo? English: Did you already 'catch' the idea of what I'm saying?

In Spanish slang, 'cebar' is often used in Argentina and Uruguay to refer to the act of preparing and serving yerba mate, a traditional South American drink. It can also mean to treat someone favorably or to spoil them. Examples Spanish: 1. Mi abuela siempre me ceba con mis comidas favoritas cuando la visito. 2. […]

The term 'chabomba' is not universally recognized in Spanish slang. It may have specific regional meanings, but there isn't a generally accepted or widely understood definition for this term. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

An informal term used in Argentina and Uruguay typically to refer to a 'guy' or 'dude'. It can be used both in a friendly or pejorative way, depending on the context. Examples Spanish: ¡Eh, chabón! ¿Cómo estás? English: Hey, dude! How are you?

In some Latin American countries, 'chacón' is used as a slang term to refer to a person with curly hair. However, this term is not universally understood and can vary in meaning depending on the region. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es un chacón, siempre tiene el cabello rizado. English: My friend is a 'chacón', he […]

Chamullar is an Argentine slang term that refers to the act of lying, exaggerating, or sweet talking someone in order to convince them of something. Examples Spanish: No intentes chamullarme, sé que estás mintiendo. English: Don't try to sweet talk me, I know you're lying.

An Argentine slang term used to refer to the act of sweet-talking, lying or trying to convince someone, often in a romantic context. Examples Spanish: No intentes chamuyar a la maestra para que te suba la nota. English: Don't try to sweet-talk the teacher into raising your grade.

A person who is smooth-talking, insincere or deceptive, especially in a romantic context. Examples Spanish: No te fíes de él, es un chamuyero que solo quiere engañarte. English: Do not trust him, he is a chamuyero who only wants to deceive you.

In Spanish slang, 'chance' is used to refer to an opportunity or possibility. It is commonly used in Mexico and Central America. Examples Spanish: No tuve chance de decirle lo que sentía antes de que se fuera. English: I didn't have a chance to tell her how I felt before she left.

In Latin American Spanish, 'chanchada' is a slang term used to refer to a messy or dirty situation, or an act of mischief or dishonesty. It can also refer to a low-quality or ridiculous movie or production. Examples Spanish: La película que vimos anoche fue una chanchada, no tenía sentido alguno. English: The movie we […]

In Latin American slang, 'chancho' is primarily used to refer to a 'pig'. However, it is also commonly used to affectionately refer to someone as 'fatty' or 'chubby'. It can also mean 'dirty' or 'messy'. Examples Spanish: ¡Ven aquí, chancho, necesitas un abrazo! English: Come here, chubby, you need a hug!

In Spanish slang, 'changa' is often used to refer to a part-time or temporary job. It can also refer to a small business or a hustle in some regions. Examples Spanish: Estoy buscando una changa para ganar un poco de dinero extra. English: I am looking for a part-time job to earn some extra money.

A Cuban genre of music, originating from the Eastern part of the country. It can also be used to refer to a party, gathering, or fun situation in certain Latin American countries. Examples Spanish: 1) Me encanta el ritmo del changüí. 2) Este fin de semana vamos a tener un changüí en mi casa. English: […]

In Spanish slang, 'chanta' is typically used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile to refer to a person who is deceptive, fraudulent, or who tries to present themselves as something they're not. Examples Spanish: No confíes en él, es un chanta que solo busca aprovecharse de la gente. English: Don't trust him, he's a fraud who […]

In Spanish slang, 'chapas' often refers to police officers or the police force. It can also refer to badges or metal caps. Examples Spanish: Mejor evita esa calle, hay muchas chapas rondando la zona. English: Better avoid that street, there are a lot of cops patrolling the area.

In Latin American slang, 'chapita' is often used to refer to a person who is a little crazy or eccentric. It can also refer to someone who is forgetful or scatter-brained. Please note that the term can be seen as derogatory in some contexts. Examples Spanish: Esa chica es un poco chapita, siempre se olvida […]

A casual, informal chat or conversation. Examples Spanish: Vamos a tomar un café y tener una charleta. English: Let's go for a coffee and have a little chat.

A term used to describe a disappointment or a frustrating situation when something doesn't go as planned Examples Spanish: Me llevé un gran chasco cuando la película no fue como esperaba. English: I was greatly disappointed when the movie didn't turn out as I expected.

A term of endearment or friendly address, commonly used in Argentina. It is similar to 'mate' or 'buddy' in English. Examples Spanish: ¡Ché, pasame el balón! English: Hey buddy, pass me the ball!

A term used in Argentina to refer to someone who is snobbish or pretentious, often associated with the upper class. Examples Spanish: No te hagas el cheto, todos sabemos que vienes de un barrio humilde. English: Don't act snobbish, we all know you come from a humble neighborhood.

A slang term used in some Latin American countries to refer to someone who is nearsighted or has difficulty seeing clearly. Examples Spanish: No puedo leer el menú desde aquí, soy un chicato. English: I can't read the menu from here, I'm nearsighted.

In some Latin American countries, 'chiche' is a term commonly used to refer to something small or insignificant. It can also be used endearingly to refer to a small child. The exact meaning can vary across different regions. Examples Spanish: ¡Ay, mira ese chiche de perro! Es muy lindo. English: Oh, look at that tiny […]