A slang term used in Argentina and Uruguay, 'zafar' means to narrowly avoid something, to get away with something, or to escape from a situation. Examples Spanish: Por suerte, pude zafar del trabajo hoy para ir al partido de fútbol. English: Luckily, I managed to get out of work today to go to the football […]

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Peru, 'zamarear' refers to the act of deceiving, misleading or tricking someone. Examples Spanish: No intentes zamarearme, sé que estás mintiendo. English: Don't try to deceive me, I know you're lying.

A slang term used in some Latin American countries, especially in Colombia, to mean 'stomach' or 'belly'. Often used in a humorous or colloquial context. Examples Spanish: Necesito hacer ejercicio, tengo un zapán muy grande. English: I need to exercise, my belly is very big.

A term used in Colombia, specifically in the Bogota region, to refer to something or someone who is in bad condition, unkempt, or messy. Examples Spanish: Ese carro está muy zaparrastrozo, necesita una buena limpieza y reparación. English: That car is very run-down, it needs a good cleaning and repair.

A Spanish slang term from Argentina, 'zarpado' is often used to describe someone who has gone beyond the limits, either in a positive or negative sense. It can refer to someone who is amazing, cool, or awesome, as well as someone who is rude, insolent, or excessive. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es muy zarpado, siempre […]

Zurdo is not a slang term, but a standard Spanish word that translates to 'left-handed' in English. It refers to a person who primarily uses their left hand for tasks. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano es zurdo y siempre tiene problemas para encontrar tijeras adecuadas. English: My brother is left-handed and always has trouble finding suitable […]