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Home » Mexican Spanish Slang Word » Page 19

nadie

This slang term is used to refer to 'nobody' or 'no one'. Examples Spanish: Nadie sabe la verdad. English: Nobody knows the truth.

nailon

A Spanish slang term derived from the English word 'nylon'. In some contexts, it can refer to a plastic bag. Examples Spanish: Pásame ese nailon para guardar las verduras. English: Pass me that nylon to store the vegetables.

nalgasprontas

The term 'nalgasprontas' does not exist in Spanish slang or in general Spanish language. It might be a typo or a very local term, but it's not widely recognized or used. Examples

nave

In Spanish slang, 'nave' refers to a high-end, impressive car or vehicle. It's typically used to describe luxurious or high-performance vehicles. Examples Spanish: Esa nave que tiene Juan es impresionante, parece un carro de carrera. English: That 'nave' John has is amazing, it looks like a race car.

nel

A Mexican slang term used to express 'no' or 'not at all'. It's an informal way to disagree with something or someone. Examples Spanish: ¿Vas a ir a la fiesta mañana? Nel, estoy muy cansado. English: Are you going to the party tomorrow? Nope, I'm too tired.

ñengue

A colloquial term used in some Spanish speaking countries, primarily Puerto Rico, to refer to a person or friend. It can also be used as an expression of surprise or exclamation. Examples Spanish: ¡Ñengue, hace mucho tiempo que no te veo! English: Hey, I haven't seen you for a long time!

neta

In Mexican Spanish slang, 'neta' is commonly used to refer to the truth or reality of something. It can also be used to express surprise or disbelief. Examples Spanish: ¿Es neta que ganaste la lotería? English: Is it really true that you won the lottery?

neto

A colloquial term used predominantly in Mexico that means 'real', 'truth' or 'sure'. It is used to express agreement, affirmation or to emphasize the truth of a statement. Examples Spanish: Es neto que ganamos el partido de fútbol. English: It's true that we won the soccer match.

okupa

A term used in Spain to refer to a person who illegally occupies an uninhabited building or unused area of land without owning it or having permission from the owner. Examples Spanish: Los okupas han tomado posesión del edificio abandonado en el centro de la ciudad. English: The squatters have taken possession of the abandoned […]

onta´?

'Onta´?' is a contraction of '¿Dónde está?' and it is used colloquially to ask 'Where is it?' or 'Where are you?' Examples Spanish: ¿Onta´? No te veo en la fiesta. English: Where are you? I can't see you at the party.

ora

A shortened version of 'ahora' meaning 'now' or 'right now'. Commonly used in Mexican Spanish. Examples Spanish: 'Ora sí, vamos a salir.' English: 'Now, we are going to go out.'

órale

A versatile Mexican slang term that can mean 'okay', 'wow', 'come on', or 'hurry up'. It is often used for encouragement or agreement. Examples Spanish: Órale, tenemos que irnos ahora para llegar a tiempo. English: Come on, we have to leave now to arrive on time.

oso

In Spanish slang, 'oso' literally translates to 'bear', but it is often used to refer to an embarrassing situation or a blunder. Examples Spanish: Hacer el oso en la fiesta fue realmente vergonzoso. English: Making a fool of myself at the party was really embarrassing.

pacheco

A colloquial term in Spanish used to refer to someone who is under the influence of marijuana or is high. Examples Spanish: Después de fumar, Juan se puso muy pacheco. English: After smoking, Juan got really high.

pachuco

Pachuco refers to a subculture of Chicanos and Mexican-Americans, associated with zoot suits, street gangs, nightlife, and flamboyant public behavior. The term is also used to refer to the jargon or slang used by this subculture. In some regions, it may also be used pejoratively to refer to someone who is flashy or showy. Examples […]

padre

In Spanish slang, 'padre' is commonly used to describe something that is cool, awesome, or great. It is predominantly used in Mexico. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa película estuvo muy padre! English: That movie was very cool!

paisa

A term used in Latin America, especially in Colombia and Mexico, to refer to someone from the same country, region, or city. It can sometimes be used in a slightly derogatory way, but it's often used in a friendly and affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: Ella es mi paisa, ambos venimos de Medellín. English: She is […]

pambolero

A term used in Mexico referring to someone who is highly passionate about football (soccer). Examples Spanish: Mi hermano es un verdadero pambolero, nunca se pierde un partido de su equipo favorito. English: My brother is a real football fanatic, he never misses a game of his favorite team.

pandroso

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Mexico, 'pandroso' is used to describe someone who is cowardly, fearful or easily scared. Examples Spanish: No seas pandroso y ven a la casa embrujada con nosotros. English: Don't be a scaredy-cat and come to the haunted house with us.

panko

The term 'panko' does not appear to be a recognized term in Spanish slang, or it might be a typo. It could possibly be a misspelling of 'pana', which is a Venezuelan slang term used to refer to a friend or buddy. Examples Spanish: Hola pana, ¿cómo estás? English: Hi buddy, how are you?

panzona

Panzona is a colloquial term in Spanish that is often used to refer to a person with a big belly or a pregnant woman. It's a slightly affectionate term for someone who is chubby or overweight. Examples Spanish: ¡Mira a Juan, se ha vuelto un panzón! English: Look at Juan, he has become a big-bellied!

papacito

A term of endearment or compliment in Spanish, often used to refer to a handsome or attractive man. It is the diminutive form of 'papa', meaning 'daddy', but its usage is not limited to familial contexts. Examples Spanish: ¡Hola, papacito! ¿Cómo estás hoy? English: Hello, handsome! How are you today?

pasguato

A term used in Spain, especially in the region of Murcia, to refer to a naive, silly or gullible person. It can also be used to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward. Examples Spanish: No seas pasguato y deja de creer todo lo que te dice la gente. English: Don't be a pasguato and […]

pasón

A slang term mainly used in Mexico and some parts of Central America which refers to something that is amazing, cool, or impressive. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa fiesta fue un pasón, me divertí mucho! English: That party was awesome, I had a lot of fun!

pasumecha!

An expression commonly used in Mexico, particularly in the northern part, to express surprise, admiration, or disbelief. Examples Spanish: ¡Pasumecha! ¿De verdad ganaste la lotería? English: Wow! Did you really win the lottery?

pata

In some Latin American countries, 'pata' is slang for 'friend' or 'buddy'. It can also be used to refer to a person whose name you do not know. In other contexts, it can mean 'leg' or 'foot'. Examples Spanish: Oye pata, vamos a jugar fútbol esta tarde. English: Hey buddy, let's play soccer this afternoon.

payaso

In Spanish slang, 'payaso' literally means 'clown'. It is often used as an insult to call someone foolish or ridiculous. It can also be used more playfully among friends. Examples Spanish: Deja de actuar como un payaso y empieza a tomar las cosas en serio. English: Stop acting like a clown and start taking things […]

payoya

A colloquial term used in Southern Spain (especially Cadiz) to refer to a woman from the mountains or rural areas. It may have a derogatory connotation, depending on the context. Examples Spanish: Esa payoya ha venido del campo a la ciudad para trabajar. English: That country woman came from the countryside to the city to […]

pecero

A term used in Mexico to refer to a bus driver, particularly of minibuses known as 'peseros' which charge a peso for ride. Examples Spanish: El pecero se detuvo para recoger más pasajeros. English: The bus driver stopped to pick up more passengers.

pedo

In Spanish slang, 'pedo' can have multiple meanings, depending on context. It can refer to a 'fart', a 'drunken state', or a 'problem' or 'trouble'. Examples Spanish: 1. No hagas ruido, no quieres despertar al pedo. 2. ¿Qué pedo con eso? 3. Estoy muy pedo. English: 1. Don't make noise, you don't want to wake […]

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