A term used in Chile to refer to an embarrassing or funny situation, often a mistake or blunder made in public. Examples Spanish: El actor sufrió un chascarro en vivo cuando olvidó sus líneas. English: The actor suffered a blunder live when he forgot his lines.

A term used in Chile to refer to someone with messy, uncombed or curly hair. Examples Spanish: El niño siempre llega a la escuela todo chascón, parece que nunca se peina. English: The boy always arrives at school all messy, it seems like he never combs his hair.

A term used in Chilean Spanish to describe someone with messy or untidy hair. Examples Spanish: Mi hermana siempre está chascona en las mañanas. English: My sister always has messy hair in the mornings.

A slang term used in certain Latin American countries like Guatemala and Honduras, 'chepear' means to check, review or verify something. Examples Spanish: Voy a chepear si tengo suficiente dinero para comprar el coche. English: I'm going to check if I have enough money to buy the car.

In Spain, 'chicha' is a colloquial term used to refer to a girl or young woman. In Latin America, it can refer to a type of fermented or non-fermented beverage made from grains or fruits. The context will determine the meaning. Examples Spanish: 1. María es una chicha muy simpática. 2. ¿Quieres probar esta chicha […]

A term of endearment often used to refer to a cute, small, or young person. It can also be used to refer to something small or tiny. Examples Spanish: ¡Ay, mira a ese chiquiturris! Es adorable. English: Oh, look at that little one! He's adorable.

In slang context, 'chirimoya' is not related to the fruit but used in Chile as a colloquial term to refer to a person's head or mind. Examples Spanish: ¡Ay, tengo un dolor de chirimoya tremendo! English: Oh, I have a tremendous headache!

An informal way to say 'High five' or 'Hit it'. It's frequently used to celebrate or acknowledge a good thing between two people. Examples Spanish: ¡Hicimos un buen trabajo, chócale! English: We did a good job, high five!

A Spanish slang term used to express annoyance, discomfort, or disagreement with something or someone. It is colloquially used in Spain. Examples Spanish: Me choca que siempre llegues tarde a las reuniones. English: It annoys me that you always arrive late to the meetings.

In Spanish slang, 'chocarse' is often used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief. It can also mean to crash or collide in a literal sense. Examples Spanish: Me choqué cuando me dijeron que gané la lotería. English: I was shocked when they told me I won the lottery.

Chocleros is a slang term used in Peru referring to people who are from the countryside or rural areas. It is sometimes used in a derogatory manner. Examples Spanish: Los chocleros han venido a la ciudad para vender sus productos. English: The country people have come to the city to sell their products.

In some countries like Argentina and Chile, 'choclo' is a slang term used to refer to corn or maize. It is not a derogatory term and can be used in any context where one might talk about corn. Examples Spanish: Voy a hacer una ensalada con tomate, lechuga y choclo. English: I'm going to make […]

A colloquial term used in certain regions of Peru, 'choclón' usually refers to a person who is clumsy or often makes mistakes. Examples Spanish: ¡No seas choclón y presta atención a lo que estás haciendo! English: Don't be clumsy and pay attention to what you're doing!

A term used in Argentina and Uruguay slang, 'choriado' is derived from the word 'chorro' which means thief. It is used to describe something that has been stolen. Examples Spanish: Ese celular es choriado, lo compró en la calle. English: That cellphone is stolen, he bought it on the street.

A traditional Chilean dish that consists of a plate of french fries, topped with different types of sliced meat, sausages and fried eggs. Examples Spanish: Hoy tengo ganas de comer una chorrillana bien cargada. English: Today I feel like eating a well-loaded chorrillana.

A hyperbolic term used to describe a very large, undefined number. It's similar to saying 'umpteen' or 'zillion' in English. Examples Spanish: Tengo chorrociento problemas que resolver hoy. English: I have umpteen problems to solve today.

In Spanish slang, 'chuecura' is often used to refer to something that is not straight, wrong, or out of order. It can also refer to a situation or action that's dishonest or corrupt. Examples Spanish: No me gusta la chuecura de este negocio, algo no está bien. English: I don't like the crookedness of this […]

A Chilean slang term used to describe a young, attractive woman. Mostly used in informal contexts. Examples Spanish: ¿Viste a esa chuica? Es muy bonita. English: Did you see that young lady? She is very beautiful.

A term of endearment usually used for a loved one, similar to 'sweetie' or 'darling'. Can also be used to refer to a cute object or pet. Examples Spanish: ¡Ven aquí, chuki, tengo un regalo para ti! English: Come here, sweetie, I have a gift for you!

In some Latin American countries like Peru, 'chunchos' is a slang term often used to refer to indigenous people from the Amazon rainforest. The term can be used in a derogatory manner. Examples Spanish: Los chunchos viven en la selva y mantienen sus tradiciones ancestrales. English: The 'chunchos' live in the jungle and maintain their […]

In Spanish slang, 'chunchules' commonly refers to the intestines or guts of an animal, generally consumed as food. However, it can also be used metaphorically to express guts or courage. Examples Spanish: 1) Vamos a cocinar chunchules hoy. 2) Necesitas tener chunchules para enfrentarte a esa situación. English: 1) We are going to cook chunchules […]

In Spanish slang, 'chunga' is used to describe something of bad quality, unpleasant or sketchy. It can also refer to a difficult situation or problem. Examples Spanish: Este barrio es muy chunga, mejor evitarlo por la noche. English: This neighborhood is very sketchy, it's better to avoid it at night.

A very vulgar Chilean slang term, which is often used as an insult or to express discontent or annoyance. It is considered extremely offensive and impolite. Examples Spanish: Si no te gusta lo que hago, ¡chupalla! English: If you don't like what I do, to hell with you!

Chupapata is a term used in some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain, to mockingly refer to a person who is considered a freeloader or who takes advantage of others' generosity. It is a combination of 'chupa' which means 'sucks' and 'pata' which means 'leg'. Literally, it could be translated as 'leg sucker'. Examples Spanish: No […]

In Spanish slang, 'chupe' usually refers to a drink, especially an alcoholic one. It is commonly used in some South American countries like Chile and Peru. It can also refer to a party where alcohol is involved. Examples Spanish: Vamos a tener un chupe en mi casa este fin de semana. English: We are going […]

In Spanish slang, 'chupete' is usually used to refer to a pacifier or dummy for a baby. But colloquially, it can also refer to a piece of cake or something very easy to do. Examples Spanish: 1. No olvides el chupete del bebé. 2. El examen fue un chupete, lo terminé en diez minutos. English: […]

In Spain, 'churrero' is a colloquial term for a person who makes or sells churros, a popular Spanish snack. However, in some Latin American countries, 'churrero' may be used in a derogatory way to refer to a person who does things badly or carelessly. Examples Spanish: El churrero de la esquina hace los mejores churros […]

In Ecuadorian Spanish, 'chuta' is an exclamation that is used to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration. It is similar to the English expressions 'darn' or 'oh shoot'. Examples Spanish: ¡Chuta! Olvidé las llaves en el carro. English: Oh shoot! I forgot the keys in the car.

'Cierto?' is a Spanish slang term often used to confirm or verify something. It translates to 'Right?' or 'Isn't it?' in English. Examples Spanish: El partido de fútbol es mañana, ¿cierto? English: The football match is tomorrow, right?

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries like Chile and Mexico to refer to a bicycle. Examples Spanish: Voy a ir al parque en mi cleta. English: I am going to go to the park on my bike.