A colloquial term used primarily in Spain to refer to a clever trick, scheme, or ploy, often used to gain an advantage or get out of a difficult situation. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre tiene una manganeta para evitar hacer sus tareas. English: Juan always has a scheme to avoid doing his chores.

Manguear is a colloquial term in Spanish, primarily used in Argentina and Uruguay, which means to ask or beg persistently for something, usually small things like money or cigarettes. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está mangueando cigarrillos a sus amigos. English: Juan is always bumming cigarettes off his friends.

In Spanish slang, 'manguero' refers to a person who is always asking for things or favors without giving anything in return, similar to a freeloader or moocher. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es un manguero que siempre pide pero nunca aporta. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he's a freeloader […]

In Spanish slang, 'manija' is used in Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Paraguay to describe intense eagerness or obsession about something. It can also refer to being overly excited or anxious about an upcoming event. Examples Spanish: Estoy muy manija por el concierto de esta noche. English: I am very anxious about tonight's concert.

In Spanish slang, 'máquina' is used to refer to a person who is very good at something or performs exceptionally in a certain area. It literally translates to 'machine' in English. Examples Spanish: ¡Eres una máquina en el fútbol! English: You are a machine at soccer!

A colloquial term mostly used in Spain, 'maquinarse' refers to the act of thinking, plotting, or scheming something, usually with a cunning or clever undertone. Examples Spanish: Está maquinándose un plan para sorprender a sus amigos en su cumpleaños. English: He's scheming a plan to surprise his friends on his birthday.

In Spanish slang, 'maraca' refers to a promiscuous woman or a woman who flirts excessively. This term is used mainly in Chilean and Venezuelan slang. Note that this term can be disrespectful and offensive. Examples Spanish: Esa mujer es una maraca, siempre está con un hombre diferente. English: That woman is a 'maraca', she is […]

A derogatory term used in Spanish to refer to a woman who dresses or behaves in a way traditionally associated with men. It can be roughly translated as 'tomboy' or 'mannish' in English. Examples Spanish: Ella siempre ha sido un poco marimacho, prefiere los pantalones a las faldas y el fútbol al ballet. English: She […]

A derogatory term often used to refer to an effeminate man or a man who is gay. It is considered offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: No te vistas así, no quieres que la gente piense que eres un mariposón. English: Don't dress like that, you don't want people to think you're a sissy.

In Spanish slang, 'marmota' refers to a person who is lazy, sleeps a lot or is not very active. It's derived from the habits of a marmot, a type of rodent known for hibernating. Examples Spanish: No seas marmota, levántate y vamos a trabajar. English: Don't be a marmot, get up and let's go to […]

In Spanish slang, 'marote' is often used in Latin America, especially in Argentina, to refer to someone's head or mind. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone's intelligence or common sense. Examples Spanish: ¡Cuidado, no te golpees el marote! English: Be careful, don't hit your head!

In Spanish slang, 'masa' is often used in Argentina and means 'cool' or 'awesome'. It is used to express admiration, approval, or enthusiasm about something or someone. Examples Spanish: ¡Tu nuevo coche es una masa! English: Your new car is so cool!

A colloquial term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to the act of overthinking or obsessing over something in a negative way. It is derived from the word 'masoquista' which means 'masochist', implying self-inflicted mental pain by overthinking or dwelling on negative thoughts. Examples Spanish: Deja de masoquearte por esa situación, ya pasó y […]

In Spanish slang, 'matambre' is a term mainly used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It's a culinary term referring to a specific cut of meat, a thin cut that lies between the skin and the ribs of the cow. It's also used to prepare a specific dish known as 'matambre relleno', a rolled, stuffed meat […]

In Spanish slang, 'maté' is derived from the verb 'matar' which means 'to kill'. However, in slang context, it is often used to express that something was very funny or hilarious, or that someone laughed really hard. Examples Spanish: Esa broma que contaste fue tan divertida que me maté de risa. English: That joke you […]

A slang term used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America, 'matete' is used to describe a confusing or complicated situation, problem or thing. Examples Spanish: Este problema de matemáticas es un matete, no entiendo nada. English: This math problem is a matete, I don't understand anything.

In Costa Rican slang, 'matina' is used to refer to the morning or early hours of the day. Examples Spanish: Me desperté temprano en la matina para hacer ejercicio. English: I woke up early in the morning to exercise.

A Spanish slang term that refers to the act of bullying or tormenting someone. Examples Spanish: No deberías matonear a las personas solo porque son diferentes a ti. English: You shouldn't bully people just because they are different from you.

A slang term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, to refer to low-quality, poor, or trashy things or situations. Examples Spanish: La comida de ese restaurante es una matufia, no vale la pena ir allí. English: The food at that restaurant is trashy, it's not worth going there.

A word used pejoratively in some Latin American countries to refer to a person who is clumsy, awkward, or not very bright. Examples Spanish: No quiero trabajar con él, es un matungo que siempre rompe todo. English: I don't want to work with him, he's a matungo who always breaks everything.

A term literally translating to 'half moon', often used to describe a type of crescent-shaped pastry in many Spanish-speaking countries. In some contexts, it can also refer to a semi-circular movement or form. Examples Spanish: 1. Para el desayuno, me gusta tomar un café con una medialuna. 2. El futbolista hizo una medialuna para evitar […]

A term used in Spain, usually referring to someone with long, messy, or curly hair. It can also be a friendly nickname. Examples Spanish: ¡Oye, melenudo! ¿Cuándo te vas a cortar el pelo? English: Hey, shaggy! When are you going to cut your hair?

In Spanish slang, 'melones' is often used to refer to a woman's breasts. It's a colloquial term and can be considered vulgar or inappropriate in some contexts. Examples Spanish: Esa chica tiene los melones grandes. English: That girl has big breasts.

A term used to describe someone who is overly sweet, romantic or affectionate, sometimes to the point of being annoying. Examples Spanish: Mi novio es muy meloso, siempre me está comprando flores y chocolates. English: My boyfriend is very affectionate, he's always buying me flowers and chocolates.

A term used in Argentina to refer to a confusing, messy or chaotic situation. Examples Spanish: Esta fiesta es una menesunda, no se entiende nada. English: This party is a mess, nothing makes sense.

A colloquial term used to describe a place where people often go to urinate, especially when they are drunk. It can refer to a specific area, such as an alley, a street corner, or a wall. Examples Spanish: Cada vez que hay una fiesta en el barrio, el callejón detrás de mi casa se convierte […]

In Spanish slang, 'merca' is a colloquial term often used to refer to cocaine or any other type of drug. Examples Spanish: El tipo en la esquina está vendiendo merca. English: The guy on the corner is selling coke.

In Spanish slang, 'merengue' is a term often used to refer to a complicated situation or a mess. It can also refer to a type of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. Examples Spanish: Estoy en un merengue con este proyecto, no sé cómo resolverlo. English: I'm in a mess with this project, I […]

A term used in Argentina to describe something or someone who is vulgar, trashy, or of poor quality. Examples Spanish: Esa fiesta fue muy mersa, ni siquiera tenía música buena. English: That party was very trashy, it didn't even have good music.

In Spanish slang, 'mersada' is a term often used to refer to a disgraceful or unfortunate situation. It is a colloquial term mostly used in Latin American countries. Examples Spanish: Perdí todo mi dinero en la lotería, qué mersada. English: I lost all my money in the lottery, what a disgrace.