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tónico

In Spanish slang, 'tónico' is often used to refer to a close friend or mate. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la fiesta, tónico. English: Let's go to the party, mate.

tono

In Spanish slang, 'tono' refers to a party or a festive event. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer un tono en mi casa este fin de semana. English: We are going to have a party at my house this weekend.

toque

In Spanish slang, 'toque' refers to a touch, a hit, or a small amount of something. It can also refer to a brief moment or a quick check on something. Examples Spanish: Dame un toque cuando llegues a casa. English: Give me a buzz when you get home.

toquear

A Spanish slang term that is often used to describe the action of touching, feeling or playing an instrument. It can also refer to getting someone's attention or disturbing someone. Examples Spanish: Me gusta toquear la guitarra en mi tiempo libre. English: I like to play the guitar in my free time.

toquero

A slang term most commonly used in Mexico, referring to a person who sells or consumes drugs, particularly marijuana. Examples Spanish: El toquero siempre está en la esquina vendiendo. English: The drug dealer is always on the corner selling.

tortis

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, to refer to a lesbian woman. Examples Spanish: Mis amigas son tortis y están muy felices juntas. English: My friends are lesbians and they are very happy together.

trafa

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Spain, 'trafa' refers to something of low quality, a trick or a scam. Examples Spanish: No compres esa camiseta, parece una trafa. English: Don't buy that shirt, it seems like a scam.

trafero

A person involved in illegal activities, particularly in drug trafficking or smuggling. Examples Spanish: El barrio está lleno de traferos, es peligroso caminar por ahí en la noche. English: The neighborhood is full of traffickers, it's dangerous to walk around there at night.

trampa

In Spanish slang, 'trampa' is often used to refer to a deceit or trick. It can also be used to refer to someone who is being unfaithful or dishonest in a relationship. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo descubrió que su novia le estaba haciendo trampa. English: My friend found out that his girlfriend was cheating on […]

tramposo

Someone who cheats or deceives, often used in the context of games or sports. Examples Spanish: No quiero jugar más contigo porque eres un tramposo. English: I don't want to play with you anymore because you are a cheater.

trapecio

In Spanish slang, 'trapecio' is often used to refer to a situation that is tricky or complicated. It can also refer to a person who is deceptive or difficult to deal with. Examples Spanish: No me gusta tratar con Juan, es un trapecio. English: I don't like dealing with Juan, he is tricky.

trapo

In Spanish slang, 'trapo' is often used to refer to an old, worn out piece of clothing. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is tired or worn out. Examples Spanish: No puedes salir a la calle con ese trapo, te ves muy descuidado. English: You can't go out on the street […]

triquear

A Spanish slang term commonly used in Venezuela, 'triquear' refers to the act of looking for or finding solutions or alternatives in situations where resources are limited or unavailable. It can also refer to the act of cheating or tricking someone. Examples Spanish: No tenemos suficiente dinero para comprar un carro nuevo, vamos a tener […]

troca

A colloquial term used in Mexican Spanish for a pick-up truck or any large vehicle. Examples Spanish: Voy a lavar mi troca antes de ir al trabajo. English: I'm going to wash my truck before going to work.

trome

A Peruvian slang term used to describe someone who is extremely good at something or a high achiever. Examples Spanish: Eres un trome en matemáticas, siempre tienes las mejores notas. English: You are a whiz in math, you always have the best grades.

troya

In Spanish slang, 'troya' is often used to refer to a big fight, chaos, or a mess. Examples Spanish: Cuando llegué a la fiesta, había una troya de gente peleando. English: When I arrived at the party, there was a huge mess of people fighting.

tumbes

A term used in Peru that refers to the city or region of Tumbes. It is not typically used as a slang in the general Spanish language. Examples Spanish: Voy a visitar Tumbes este fin de semana para disfrutar de sus hermosas playas. English: I am going to visit Tumbes this weekend to enjoy its […]

turrón

In Spanish slang, 'turrón' is often used to refer to a person who is stubborn or hard-headed. It comes from the Spanish word for a type of hard nougat candy, symbolizing someone tough or difficult to deal with. Examples Spanish: No intentes cambiar su opinión, es un turrón. English: Don't try to change his opinion, […]

unas aguas

A phrase used to warn someone of an impending danger or to tell someone to be careful. It is often used in Mexico. Examples Spanish: ¡Unas aguas! Hay una serpiente en el camino. English: Watch out! There's a snake on the path.

vao

A Dominican slang term that means 'let's go' or 'come on'. Used to express enthusiasm or urgency. Examples Spanish: ¡Vao, que llegamos tarde al partido! English: Come on, we're late for the game!

vegetal

In Spanish slang, 'vegetal' is used to refer to a person who is lazy, inactive or sluggish. It is used to describe someone who doesn't do much or doesn't like to move, similar to a plant. Examples Spanish: No seas un vegetal, sal y haz algo productivo. English: Don't be a 'vegetal', go out and […]

villegas

In Spanish slang, 'Villegas' is a colloquial term primarily used in Colombia, which refers to a person who is very lucky or fortunate. It can also be used to describe someone who tends to find themselves in favorable situations by chance rather than skill or effort. Examples Spanish: Carlos siempre gana en el casino, es […]

vinoco

Vinoco is not a recognized Spanish slang term. It appears to be a miscommunication or a typo. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

violín

In Argentine slang, 'violín' is used pejoratively to refer to a person who is a molester or harasser, especially of a sexual nature. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es un violín, siempre está acosando a las mujeres en el bar. English: That guy is a 'violín', he's always harassing women at the bar.

violinista

In Spanish slang, 'violinista' refers to a person who is always on the sidelines, or someone who is always waiting or left behind. It can also refer to a third person who is feeling left out while his/her two friends are in a romantic relationship. Examples Spanish: Siempre salgo con Juan y su novia, me […]

wawa

In some Latin American countries, 'wawa' is a slang term that refers to a baby or a small child. Examples Spanish: La wawa está durmiendo, así que debemos hablar bajito. English: The baby is sleeping, so we should talk quietly.

won

The term 'won' doesn't have a direct translation or recognized usage in Spanish slang. It could be a typo or misunderstanding of a different term. Examples Spanish: Won no es una palabra reconocida en el argot español. English: 'Won' is not a recognized word in Spanish slang.

yauca

In Puerto Rican slang, 'yauca' generally refers to a person who is very lucky or fortunate. Examples Spanish: Juan es un yauca, siempre gana en el casino. English: Juan is a yauca, he always wins at the casino.

yucas

In some Latin American countries, 'yucas' is a slang term for legs or feet. It is often used in a playful or affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: Después de caminar tanto, me duelen las yucas. English: After walking so much, my legs (yucas) hurt.

yunaites

A playful and informal way to refer to the United States. It comes from the English pronunciation of 'United States' but spelled in a Spanish phonetic way. Examples Spanish: Voy a viajar a los yunaites para visitar a mi familia. English: I'm going to travel to the 'yunaites' to visit my family.

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