A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries to refer to the police or law enforcement officers. Examples Spanish: Ten cuidado en la noche, los tombos patrullan frecuentemente por esa zona. English: Be careful at night, the cops patrol frequently in that area.

Topitos is a Spanish slang term commonly used in Madrid, Spain to refer to small amounts of money. Examples Spanish: No tengo suficientes topitos para comprar esa chaqueta. English: I don't have enough topitos to buy that jacket.

A Spanish slang term used primarily in Spain, 'tote' is used to describe a lot or a huge amount of something. It is similar to saying 'tons' or 'loads' in English. Examples Spanish: Tengo un tote de trabajo que hacer hoy. English: I have a ton of work to do today.

A slang term often used to denote that someone is stuck, blocked, or in a difficult situation. It can also refer to someone who is high or intoxicated. Examples Spanish: No puedo resolver este problema, estoy muy trabado. English: I can't solve this problem, I'm very stuck.

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Mexico, 'tragadero' refers to a place where someone eats a lot, often in the context of a fast food or junk food place. It can also refer to a person with a big appetite. Examples Spanish: Vamos a ese tragadero a comer algo rápido. English: Let's go to […]

In Spanish slang, 'tragado' is used to describe someone who is deeply in love or infatuated. It can also be used to describe someone who is overly obsessed with something. Examples Spanish: Juan está muy tragado de Maria, no deja de hablar de ella. English: Juan is really smitten with Maria, he can't stop talking […]

In Spanish slang, 'tragar' literally means 'to swallow', but it is often used to refer to 'falling in love' or 'having a crush on someone'. Examples Spanish: Juan se ha tragado de María desde que la vio por primera vez. English: Juan has been in love with Maria since he saw her for the first […]

A term used to describe someone who is deeply in love or infatuated to the point that they can't think clearly. Examples Spanish: Juan está tan tragueado de Maria que no puede pensar en nada más. English: Juan is so infatuated with Maria that he can't think of anything else.

In Spanish slang, 'tumbar' generally means to knock down, to overthrow or to cheat someone. In certain contexts, it can also mean to kill. Examples Spanish: No puedes confiar en él, siempre está intentando tumbar a la gente. English: You can't trust him, he's always trying to cheat people.

A term used to describe a situation where someone helps another person to deceive or trick. It's like being an accomplice in a prank or mischief. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer que Juan me hiciera un catorce al decirle a la profesora que yo no hice la tarea. English: I can't believe that Juan played […]

Una rasca is a colloquial term used in Spain to refer to a severe hangover or the feeling of being very cold. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta de anoche, tengo una rasca impresionante. English: After last night's party, I have an impressive hangover.

In Spanish slang, 'yiyos' refers to butterflies in the stomach, often used to express nervousness or anxiety. Examples Spanish: Cuando veo a mi crush, siento yiyos en el estómago. English: When I see my crush, I get butterflies in my stomach.

In standard Spanish, 'zapato' means 'shoe.' However, in slang, it can sometimes be used to call someone dull, boring or uncool. Examples Spanish: No seas un zapato y ven a la fiesta con nosotros. English: Don't be a bore and come to the party with us.

Chusco is a Spanish slang term often used in Mexico and Central America to describe something funny, amusing, or comical. It can also be used to refer to something that is peculiar or odd. Examples Spanish: El show de anoche estuvo muy chusco, no paré de reírme. English: Last night's show was very amusing, I […]

In Spanish slang, 'combo' refers to a group of friends or companions. It can also be used to describe a set or combination of things. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la playa con el combo este fin de semana. English: We are going to the beach with the group this weekend.

In Spanish slang, 'leche' literally means 'milk'. However, it can be used in various contexts with different meanings. It's often used to express surprise, annoyance or admiration. Examples Spanish: ¡Qué leche! Se ha vuelto a olvidar las llaves en casa. English: What the hell! He's forgotten his keys at home again.

In Spanish slang, 'mamado' can have different meanings based on the country. In Mexico, it is commonly used to refer to someone who is very muscular or buffed. In Colombia, it is often used to define someone who is tired or fed up. Examples Spanish: México: 'Ese hombre está muy mamado, debe pasar mucho tiempo […]

A term used in some Latin American countries to refer to an uncomfortable, sick, or weak feeling, typically from shock or surprise. Examples Spanish: Cuando vi el precio de la casa, me dio una pálida. English: When I saw the price of the house, I felt faint.

In Spanish slang, 'pinta' is generally used to refer to the appearance or look of a person or thing. It can also be used to denote a good or favorable impression. Examples Spanish: Ese chico tiene buena pinta, parece inteligente y amable. English: That guy looks good, he seems intelligent and kind.