In Spanish, 'merquén' is not a slang term. It actually refers to a traditional condiment or spice blend from the Mapuche culture of Chile. It's a mix of dried and smoked red chili peppers, coriander seeds, cumin and salt. Examples Spanish: Voy a agregar un poco de merquén a este guiso para darle más sabor. […]
Michellin
A slang term used in Spain, 'Michellin' is often used to refer to excess body fat, particularly around the waist. It is derived from the Michelin tire mascot, which is known for its plump, tire-like shape. Examples Spanish: Después de las vacaciones, he ganado unas cuantas 'michellines'. English: After the holidays, I've gained a few […]
milico
A derogatory or informal term used in some Latin American countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile to refer to military personnel or soldiers. Examples Spanish: El milico se puso de pie y salió del bar rapidamente. English: The soldier stood up and quickly left the bar.
mish
A term of endearment similar to 'sweetie' or 'darling', commonly used in Chile. Examples Spanish: ¿Cómo estás, mish? English: How are you, sweetie?
mistela
In Spanish slang, 'mistela' is often used to refer to a homemade or cheap alcoholic drink. It's also used to describe a mix of things or a mess. Examples Spanish: 1. Después de la cena, nos ofrecieron una copa de mistela casera. 2. Este proyecto es una mistela de ideas sin coherencia. English: 1. After […]
miti-miti
A slang term of Dominican origin used to refer to splitting something 50/50 or sharing equally between two parties. Examples Spanish: Vamos a dividir la cuenta miti-miti, así es más justo. English: We're going to split the bill miti-miti, that way it's fairer.
mitómano
A person who has a compulsive tendency to lie or exaggerate. Examples Spanish: No puedes confiar en él, es un mitómano. English: You can't trust him, he's a compulsive liar.
mocha
In Mexican slang, 'mocha' usually refers to a fight or an argument. Examples Spanish: Los chicos siempre se meten en mochas después de beber. English: The boys always get into fights after drinking.
mojar
In Spanish slang, 'mojar' is often used to express the act of having a romantic or sexual encounter. It's a colloquial term that directly translates to 'wet', but is used in a more suggestive context. Examples Spanish: Anoche, Juan logró mojar después de la fiesta. English: Last night, Juan managed to 'get lucky' after the […]
mojigato
A person who pretends to be modest or demure in an exaggerated or false way. It can also refer to someone who is overly prudish or overly sensitive. Examples Spanish: No seas mojigato y ven a la fiesta con nosotros. English: Don't be a prude and come to the party with us.
molear
A Mexican slang term which refers to the act of being lazy or doing nothing. Examples Spanish: Hoy no quiero hacer nada, solo voy a molear en casa. English: I don't want to do anything today, I'm just going to laze around at home.
momio
In Spanish slang, 'momio' is primarily used in Mexico, and it refers to a boring, dull or old-fashioned person. It can also refer to an easy job or task. Examples Spanish: Ese trabajo es un momio, no me lleva mucho tiempo hacerlo. English: That job is a piece of cake, it doesn't take me much […]
montgomery
The term 'Montgomery' does not have a widely accepted or recognized slang meaning in Spanish. It might be a proper name or a specific term within a very localized community. Its usage and meaning might vary greatly depending on the context and region. Examples Spanish: Montgomery es el nombre de mi vecino. English: Montgomery is […]
morenaza
A term of endearment or compliment referring to a woman with dark skin or hair. It is derived from 'morena' meaning 'brunette' or 'dark-skinned woman', with the suffix '-aza' indicating 'big' or 'intense'. It's often used in a flirtatious or appreciative context. Examples Spanish: ¡Mira esa morenaza! Es absolutamente hermosa. English: Look at that gorgeous […]
morir
The literal translation of 'morir' is 'to die'. However, in Spanish slang, it can be used to express extreme laughter, as if someone is 'dying' of laughter. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa broma fue tan divertida que me estoy muriendo de risa! English: That joke was so funny, I'm dying of laughter!
morirse
In Spanish slang, 'morirse' is often used to express an extreme or exaggerated reaction to something, such as dying from laughter or surprise. It does not refer to actual death. Examples Spanish: Me estoy muriendo de risa con ese chiste. English: I'm dying of laughter from that joke.
mortal
In Spanish slang, 'mortal' is often used to describe something that is cool, awesome or excellent. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa fiesta estuvo mortal! English: That party was awesome!
mosquetero
In Spanish slang, 'mosquetero' is a term often used to refer to a close group of friends who are always together and support each other. The term is derived from the novel 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas, reflecting the unity and camaraderie among the characters. Examples Spanish: Siempre están juntos, son como los tres […]
motel
In Spanish slang, 'motel' usually refers to a short-stay hotel primarily for the purpose of romantic encounters. These are typically rented for a few hours rather than overnight. Examples Spanish: Vamos a alquilar un motel para pasar un rato divertido. English: We're going to rent a motel to have a fun time.
moya
In certain Latin American countries, 'moya' is a slang term used to refer to a person. It can be used in a similar way to 'guy' or 'dude' in English. Examples Spanish: ¡Oye moya, ven aquí! English: Hey dude, come here!
muerte
In standard Spanish, 'muerte' means 'death'. However, as a slang term, 'muerte' is often used to describe something that is incredibly amazing or cool. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa fiesta estuvo de muerte! English: That party was incredibly amazing!
muñequear
A colloquial term in Spanish, 'muñequear' is often used in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay. It refers to the act of manipulating, persuading, or managing someone or something skillfully, often with a certain charm or charisma. Examples Spanish: Juan sabe cómo muñequear a la gente para conseguir lo que quiere. English: Juan knows […]
n
A shortened version of 'no' used in casual conversation among friends or peers. It is often used in texting or online conversations. Examples Spanish: n' lo creo, está demasiado lejos. English: I don't believe it, it's too far away.
nana
A term of endearment often used to refer to a girlfriend, loved one, or child. It can also mean 'nanny' or 'babysitter'. Examples Spanish: Mi nana es la persona más dulce del mundo. English: My girlfriend is the sweetest person in the world.
once
In Spanish slang, 'once' is not a term by itself but is often used as a part of the phrase 'echando los once,' which is slang for grabbing a bite to eat or having a snack. Examples Spanish: Después del trabajo, vamos a echar los once en esa nueva cafetería. English: After work, we're going […]
ondulais
A slang term derived from '¿Cómo andan ustedes?' which means 'How are you all doing?'. It is typically used in informal settings among friends or peers. Examples Spanish: ¡Hola, amigos, ondulais! English: Hello, friends, how are you all doing?
ordinario
In Spanish slang, 'ordinario' is used to describe someone or something that is vulgar, coarse, or lacking in manners or good taste. Examples Spanish: No me gusta salir con él porque es muy ordinario y siempre está diciendo groserías. English: I don't like going out with him because he's very crude and always saying swear […]
ostiones
In Spanish slang, 'ostiones' usually refers to falls, hits or blows. It can also be used to describe an embarrassing situation or a big mistake. Examples Spanish: Me di un ostión tremendo al resbalar en el hielo. English: I took a huge hit when I slipped on the ice.
oye
A casual way to get someone's attention, similar to 'hey' or 'listen' in English. Examples Spanish: Oye, ¿quieres ir a la playa mañana? English: Hey, do you want to go to the beach tomorrow?
Pac-man
In Spanish slang, 'Pac-man' doesn't have a specific meaning. It's usually referring to the popular video game character. However, in certain contexts, it can be used to describe someone who eats a lot, similar to the game character Pac-man who constantly eats dots. Examples Spanish: Juan come tanto que deberíamos llamarlo Pac-man. English: Juan eats […]