A derogatory term in Argentine slang used to refer to a woman who is considered silly, stupid or annoying. Examples Spanish: Esa tilinga no sabe de lo que habla. English: That silly girl doesn't know what she's talking about.
timba
In Spanish slang, 'timba' is often used to refer to a game of cards or gambling. Examples Spanish: Esta noche vamos a jugar una timba en mi casa. English: Tonight we are going to play a game of cards at my house.
timbear
A Dominican slang term, 'timbear' is used to denote flirting, courting, or trying to win someone's affection. It can also be used to refer to a casual dating or hanging out. Examples Spanish: Juan está timbeando a Maria en la fiesta. English: Juan is flirting with Maria at the party.
timbero
In Cuban slang, 'timbero' refers to a person who enjoys or plays Timba, a genre of Cuban music. It can also refer to a person who is a trickster or tends to deceive others for personal gain. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es un verdadero timbero, siempre está escuchando música cubana. English: My friend is a […]
tintillo
A slang term mostly used in Puerto Rico to refer to a cup of coffee, specifically black coffee. Examples Spanish: Me levanto temprano en la mañana y lo primero que hago es preparar un tintillo. English: I wake up early in the morning and the first thing I do is make a tintillo.
tipo
In Spanish slang, 'tipo' is often used to refer to a 'guy' or 'dude'. It is a casual term used to describe a man. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo no me cae bien. English: I don't like that guy.
toga
In Spain, 'toga' is not a slang term but a standard term referring to the traditional garment worn by lawyers, judges, or graduates. However, in some Latin American countries like Venezuela, it is used in a colloquial context to refer to a party. Examples Spanish: Este fin de semana vamos a tener una toga en […]
tomado
In Spanish slang, 'tomado' is often used to refer to someone who is drunk or intoxicated. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta, Juan estaba muy tomado. English: After the party, Juan was very drunk.
tordo
In Spanish slang, 'tordo' is often used to refer to someone who is clumsy or not very intelligent. It can also mean a blackbird, which is the literal translation. Examples Spanish: No seas tordo, tienes que pensar antes de actuar. English: Don't be clumsy, you have to think before you act.
toronjas
In Spanish slang, 'toronjas' is a colloquial term used to refer to a woman's breasts. Examples Spanish: Ella tiene unas toronjas grandes. English: She has large breasts.
torta
In Spanish slang, 'torta' primarily refers to a hit or slap. It can also mean a problem or a mess. Examples Spanish: Si no te callas, te voy a dar una torta. Este problema es una torta. English: If you don't shut up, I'm going to give you a slap. This problem is a mess.
tortolito
A term of endearment used to refer to someone who is head over heels in love. It's like calling someone 'lovebird' in English. Examples Spanish: Mira a esos tortolitos en el parque, no pueden dejar de mirarse. English: Look at those lovebirds in the park, they can't stop looking at each other.
tostado mixto
The term 'tostado mixto' is not actually a slang term. In Spanish, it literally translates to 'mixed toast', which is commonly used to refer to a type of sandwich made with toasted bread, ham, and cheese. Examples Spanish: Para el desayuno, me gustaría un tostado mixto con un café. English: For breakfast, I would like […]
traba
A slang term used in various Latin American countries, primarily in Argentina, referring to a problem or obstacle that makes a task difficult or impossible. Examples Spanish: No puedo salir esta noche, tengo una traba en el trabajo que necesito resolver. English: I can't go out tonight, I have a snag at work that I […]
trabucarse
A Spanish slang term typically used in Spain, 'trabucarse' refers to the act of getting confused or mixed up, particularly when speaking or explaining something. Examples Spanish: Me trabuqué al presentar el informe frente a mis jefes. English: I got confused while presenting the report in front of my bosses.
trabuco
In Spanish slang, 'trabuco' is often used to refer to a person who is very powerful or dominant. It can also refer to a dangerous situation or a strong team in sports. Examples Spanish: El equipo contrario es un trabuco, será difícil ganarles. English: The opposing team is a powerhouse, it will be hard to […]
trajeado
In Spanish slang, 'trajeado' refers to someone who is dressed up, usually in formal clothing such as a suit. It can also refer to someone who is all set or prepared. Examples Spanish: Voy a la boda bien trajeado para impresionar a todos. English: I'm going to the wedding all dressed up to impress everyone.
tranca
In Spanish slang, 'tranca' typically refers to a large, heavy or difficult obstacle or problem. It can also mean a big stick or club. Examples Spanish: Tengo una tranca con este proyecto, no sé cómo resolverlo. English: I have a big problem with this project, I don't know how to solve it.
tranqui
A shortened form of 'tranquilo', used to imply calmness, relaxation, or lack of worry. Examples Spanish: No te preocupes por el examen, ¡tranqui! English: Don't worry about the exam, chill out!
transar
In Mexican Spanish slang, 'transar' generally means to trick, deceive, or cheat someone. It can also be used to describe making a deal or an agreement. Examples Spanish: No confío en ese vendedor, siempre está tratando de transar a la gente. English: I don't trust that salesman, he's always trying to cheat people.
tránsfuga
A person who changes their loyalty or principles, usually used in political context to describe someone who switches party or betrays their group. Examples Spanish: El político se convirtió en un tránsfuga cuando abandonó su partido para unirse a los opositores. English: The politician became a turncoat when he left his party to join the […]
trasnochar
To stay up all night or to go to bed very late, often by spending the night partying or studying. Examples Spanish: Voy a trasnochar estudiando para el examen de mañana. English: I'm going to stay up all night studying for tomorrow's exam.
traviesa
A term used to describe someone who is naughty or mischievous. It can be used in a playful, affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: Esa niña es muy traviesa, siempre está jugando bromas a sus hermanos. English: That girl is very naughty, she is always playing pranks on her brothers.
trepador
A person who is socially ambitious and always trying to climb the social ladder, often by using other people. It can also refer to someone who is manipulative or cunning. Examples Spanish: No confíes en Luis, todos saben que es un trepador que solo busca su propio beneficio. English: Don't trust Luis, everyone knows he's […]
trolo
A derogatory term used in Argentina, Uruguay, and other parts of Latin America, 'trolo' is a slang term primarily used to insult someone by calling them a fool or idiot. Examples Spanish: No seas tan trolo, todos saben que eso no es verdad. English: Don't be such a fool, everyone knows that's not true.
trompa
In Spanish slang, 'trompa' is commonly used to refer to someone's mouth or lips. It can also be used to denote being drunk or intoxicated. Examples Spanish: Cierra la trompa, estás hablando demasiado. / Estoy con una trompa impresionante. English: Shut your mouth, you're talking too much. / I'm incredibly drunk.
trompear
A slang term predominantly used in Latin America, 'trompear' means to hit or punch someone. Examples Spanish: Si sigues molestandome, voy a trompearte. English: If you keep bothering me, I'm going to punch you.
tronco
In Spanish slang, 'tronco' is used informally to refer to a friend or buddy. It is similar to 'mate' or 'dude' in English. It's mostly used in Spain. Examples Spanish: ¡Eh, tronco! ¿Cómo estás? English: Hey, mate! How are you?
trucho
In Spanish slang, 'trucho' is a term used to refer to something that is fake, counterfeit, or of poor quality. Examples Spanish: Ese bolso Louis Vuitton que compraste es trucho, no es auténtico. English: That Louis Vuitton bag you bought is trucho, it's not authentic.
Truco
A term originally used to refer to a card game, but in slang context, it is used to refer to a trick, strategy, or gimmick. Examples Spanish: Voy a mostrarte un truco para que puedas abrir la botella sin usar un abridor. English: I'm going to show you a trick so you can open the […]