A slang term used mostly in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to refer to a car, specifically a Mercedes-Benz. Examples Spanish: Mi vecino acaba de comprar un mersún nuevo. English: My neighbor just bought a new Mercedes-Benz.

A term used to refer to a deep infatuation or intense crush on someone. Examples Spanish: Estoy en un metejón con ella, no puedo dejar de pensar en ella. English: I have a metejón with her, I can't stop thinking about her.

A person who is overly curious or nosy about other people's affairs. Examples Spanish: No seas metiche, esos asuntos no te incumben. English: Don't be nosy, those matters don't concern you.

In some Latin American countries, 'micro' is a slang term referring to a bus, especially those used for public transportation. Examples Spanish: Voy a tomar la micro para ir al centro de la ciudad. English: I am going to take the bus to go to the city center.

A term usually used in Argentina, specifically in Buenos Aires, to refer to the central business district of the city, where numerous businesses, shopping areas, and cultural sites are located. Examples Spanish: Voy a ir al microcentro a hacer algunas compras y visitar un par de museos. English: I'm going to the microcentro to do […]

In Spanish slang, 'milanesa' refers to a type of breaded meat dish, similar to a schnitzel. It is not a slang term, but rather a common term in Latin American cuisine. It is typically made with beef or chicken. Examples Spanish: Para la cena, podría hacer una milanesa con papas fritas. English: For dinner, I […]

A 'milanesa napolitana' is not a slang term but a popular dish in Argentina, Uruguay, and other Latin American countries. It is similar to an Italian veal Milanese, topped with ham, cheese and tomato sauce. Examples Spanish: Para la cena, voy a preparar una milanesa napolitana con papas fritas. English: For dinner, I'm going to […]

In Argentina, 'milanga' is a slang term for 'milanesa', a traditional dish that consists of breaded meat, usually beef or chicken, which is then fried or baked. Examples Spanish: Vamos a comer una milanga en la cena de hoy. English: We are going to eat a 'milanga' for dinner today.

In Argentina and Uruguay, 'milonga' refers to a type of music and dance that originated in the late 19th century. However, in Spain and some other Spanish-speaking regions, 'milonga' is used colloquially to mean a lie or tall tale. Examples Spanish: Deja de contar milongas y dime la verdad. English: Stop telling tall tales and […]

In certain regions of Spain, 'minga' is a colloquial term used to refer to the penis. It is a vulgar slang but can sometimes be used in a humorous or friendly context. However, in Argentina, 'minga' is used to express 'nothing' or 'not at all'. Examples Spanish: 1) En España: 'Juan siempre está hablando de […]

A term used in Argentina for describing an attractive or good-looking person, mainly used for men. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es un minón, todas las chicas lo miran. English: That guy is a hottie, all the girls look at him.

A colloquial term used in some regions of Latin America, particularly Argentina, to refer to a young girl or woman. Examples Spanish: Esa minusa es mi hermana menor. English: That young girl is my little sister.

In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'minuta' is a slang term for a type of contract or official document. It can also refer to a brief summary or minute of a meeting. Examples Spanish: Por favor, necesito que me prepares una minuta del contrato de alquiler. English: Please, I need you to prepare a summary of the […]

An expression used in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, which can be translated as 'look at you'. It's often used to express surprise, admiration, contempt or irony. Examples Spanish: ¿Así que te has ganado la lotería? ¡Mira vos! English: So you won the lottery? Look at you!

A colloquial term referring to personal belongings or stuff. It's an informal way of saying 'my things' or 'my stuff'. Examples Spanish: No puedo salir ahora, tengo que recoger mis efectos de la oficina. English: I can't go out now, I have to pick up my stuff from the office.

A term used in some Latin American countries to refer to a situation or period of scarcity, lack or hardship. Examples Spanish: La mishiadura que estamos pasando es muy dura, pero tenemos que seguir adelante. English: The hardship we are going through is very tough, but we have to keep moving forward.

A derogatory term usually used to refer to a child or young person who is naughty, annoying, or disrespectful. Examples Spanish: No puedo soportar a ese mocoso, siempre está causando problemas. English: I can't stand that brat, he's always causing trouble.

A highly offensive term used in Spain to refer to someone as an idiot or stupid. This term derives from 'mongolism', an outdated term for Down syndrome, and is considered highly disrespectful and inappropriate. Examples Spanish: Eres un mogólico si piensas que eso es verdad. English: You're an idiot if you think that is true.

In Spanish slang, 'montoto' is primarily used in Argentina and Uruguay, and it is used to refer to something unimportant, irrelevant, or of little value. It can also be used to refer to a situation that is boring or tedious. Examples Spanish: No me importa un montoto lo que piensen los demás. English: I don't […]

This is an Argentine slang term that means 'to eat'. It is very informal and commonly used among friends and family. Examples Spanish: Estoy muerto de hambre, vamos a morfar algo. English: I'm starving, let's eat something.

A colloquial term primarily used in Argentina, 'morfarsela' means to eat something, usually with pleasure or in a large quantity. Examples Spanish: Estoy tan hambriento que me voy a morfarsela toda esta pizza. English: I'm so hungry that I'm going to eat this whole pizza.

In Argentine slang, 'morfi' is a term used to refer to food or meal. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer un asado para el morfi de esta noche. English: We are going to have a barbecue for tonight's meal.

In Spain, 'morlaco' is often used to refer to money. It can also mean a strong or brave person, or a bull that is used in bullfighting. Examples Spanish: 1) No puedo salir esta noche, no tengo morlacos. 2) Ese tío es un morlaco, nunca tiene miedo. 3) En la corrida de toros, el morlaco […]

In certain Latin American countries, 'morocha' is a slang term used to describe a brunette or a woman with dark hair. It can also refer to an attractive or good-looking woman. Examples Spanish: Esa morocha es realmente hermosa. English: That brunette is really beautiful.

In Argentine slang, 'morondanga' refers to something of little value, importance or quality. It is often used to express disdain or contempt. Examples Spanish: No quiero tus morondangas, necesito algo de verdadera calidad. English: I don't want your junk, I need something of real quality.

A term used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay that refers to a type of bell pepper. In a broader context, it is often used to refer to a person who is fool or simple-minded. Examples Spanish: No seas morrón, por supuesto que ese plan no va a funcionar. English: Don't be a fool, of course […]

In Spanish slang, 'mortadela' is often used to refer to a person who is lazy, sluggish, or unproductive. It can also be used to describe someone who is boring or uninteresting. Examples Spanish: No seas mortadela, ponte a trabajar. English: Don't be a sluggard, get to work.

In Spanish slang, 'mosquitero' is commonly used to refer to a person who is always buzzing around or annoying, similar to a mosquito. It can also refer to a protective net used against mosquitoes. Examples Spanish: Juan es un mosquitero, siempre está molestando a todos. English: Juan is a mosquitero, he's always annoying everyone.

In Argentine slang, 'mufa' refers to bad luck or a person who brings bad luck. Examples Spanish: No me invites a tu fiesta, soy mufa y seguro que algo saldrá mal. English: Don't invite me to your party, I'm a jinx and surely something will go wrong.

A term predominantly used in Spain, 'mulero' refers to a person who tricks or deceives others. It can also refer to a person who is involved in smuggling goods, particularly drugs. Examples Spanish: El mulero nos engañó vendiéndonos joyas falsas. English: The trickster deceived us by selling us fake jewels.