A diminutive form of 'guapo', often used endearingly or sarcastically to refer to someone who is good-looking or attractive. Examples Spanish: ¿Cómo estás, guapito? English: How are you, handsome?

In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'guarapo' is a slang term used to refer to a sweet juice made from sugar cane. However, in some regions, it can also refer to any type of fresh juice made from fruits. Examples Spanish: Después del almuerzo, me gusta beber un vaso de guarapo para refrescarme. English: After lunch, I […]

In Spanish slang, 'guardia' often refers to a police officer or security guard. It can also mean being on guard or watch. Examples Spanish: La guardia está patrullando el barrio toda la noche. English: The police officer is patrolling the neighborhood all night.

A term used in Spain, particularly in the south, that refers to humor, joking, or fun. Examples Spanish: Nunca puedes tener una conversación seria con Juan, siempre está de guasa. English: You can never have a serious conversation with Juan, he's always joking around.

A term used in some regions of Latin America, particularly in Venezuela and Colombia, to refer to a baby or a small child. Examples Spanish: Esa guasimilla es muy linda, siempre tiene una sonrisa en su cara. English: That little child is very cute, she always has a smile on her face.

A term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Venezuela, to refer to a strong or heavy blow or hit. Examples Spanish: El niño recibió un guatapanazo al jugar béisbol. English: The boy received a heavy blow while playing baseball.

A men's summer shirt, popular in Latin America and the Caribbean, with patch pockets and two vertical rows of pleats. It's often white and made of cotton or linen. Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo siempre lleva una guayabera blanca en las fiestas de verano. English: My grandfather always wears a white guayabera at summer parties.

A Puerto Rican slang term that refers to going out, partying, and having a good time with friends. Examples Spanish: Este fin de semana vamos a hacer guayeteo con los amigos. English: This weekend we are going to party with friends.

Slang term used in Puerto Rico for 'guy' or 'dude', often used to refer to a friend or acquaintance. Examples Spanish: Ese güelío es mi mejor amigo desde el colegio. English: That dude has been my best friend since school.

A slang term mostly used in Mexico referring to someone who is jinxed or cursed, usually experiencing a streak of bad luck. Examples Spanish: Desde que rompió el espejo, Juan ha estado muy gufeado. English: Ever since he broke the mirror, Juan has been very jinxed.

'Guille' is a Spanish slang term, particularly used in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, which refers to someone who is pretending or showing off, someone who is acting more important or better than they really are. Examples Spanish: Deja de hacerte el guille, todos sabemos que ese carro no es tuyo. English: Stop showing off, […]

A Puerto Rican slang term often used to describe someone who is showing off, boasting, or acting pretentious. It can also imply that the person is trying too hard to impress others. Examples Spanish: Deja de actuar tan guillú, todos sabemos que ese no es tu coche. English: Stop acting so show-off, everyone knows that's […]

A colloquial term used in Spain, especially in Andalusia, to refer to a small or lightweight object. It can also be used to refer to a small or insignificant amount of something. Examples Spanish: Pásame ese guindalejo que está sobre la mesa. English: Pass me that little thing that's on the table.

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Spain to refer to a distant place, often used to express that something is far away or in the middle of nowhere. Examples Spanish: ¿Dónde vives? – Vivo en los guindalejos, necesitas tomar tres buses para llegar. English: Where do you live? – I live in the sticks, […]

In Spanish slang, 'guindar' is often used to indicate 'to hang something up' or 'to throw'. The meaning can vary depending on the country and context. Examples Spanish: Voy a guindar la ropa en el armario después de plancharla. English: I'm going to hang the clothes in the closet after ironing them.

In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'guineo' is a slang term for 'banana'. It is commonly used in countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Examples Spanish: Voy a hacer un batido con un guineo y algunas fresas. English: I'm going to make a smoothie with a banana and some strawberries.

In Spanish slang, 'guirnalda' doesn't have a particular slang meaning. In standard Spanish, it refers to 'garland', a decorative wreath or cord, typically used during festive occasions. Examples Spanish: Durante Navidad, colgamos una guirnalda en la puerta de nuestra casa. English: During Christmas, we hang a garland on the door of our house.

In some Latin American countries, 'güiro' is a term used to refer to someone who is considered a fool or an idiot. It can be used as a playful insult among friends or as a serious insult depending on the context. Examples Spanish: No seas güiro, eso no es cierto. English: Don't be a fool, […]

In Spanish slang, 'guiso' can refer to a scam or shady deal. It also can mean a stew or dish, but that is more formal and less slang. Examples Spanish: No quiero tener nada que ver con ese guiso, parece demasiado sospechoso. English: I don't want to have anything to do with that scam, it […]

A colloquial term in some Spanish-speaking regions for 'beans'. It is commonly used in the Caribbean and parts of Latin America. Examples Spanish: Voy a cocinar habichuelas con arroz para la cena. English: I'm going to cook beans with rice for dinner.

A term used to refer to rush hours, typically the times at the start and end of the working day when a large number of people are traveling to or from work. Examples Spanish: Es mejor evitar las horas pico si no quieres quedarte atrapado en el tráfico. English: It's better to avoid rush hours […]

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries for a job or work. Examples Spanish: Estoy buscando chamba porque me quede sin trabajo. English: I am looking for a job because I am out of work.

In Spanish slang, 'jabonera' refers to a person who tends to slip away or evade situations, like a slippery piece of soap. Examples Spanish: No confíes en Juan, es una jabonera y siempre se escapa de sus responsabilidades. English: Don't trust Juan, he's a 'jabonera' and always slips away from his responsibilities.

A disturbance, fuss or excessive noise. Also used to describe a party or lively atmosphere. Examples Spanish: ¡Qué jaleo han armado los vecinos con su fiesta! English: What a fuss the neighbors have made with their party!

A term commonly used in Mexico, which refers to a casual party or get-together with friends, often involving music, dancing, and drinking. Examples Spanish: Esta noche vamos a tener un jaletreo en mi casa, ¿quieres venir? English: We're having a jaletreo at my house tonight, do you want to come?

A Dominican slang term which means to chill out, relax or hang out. Examples Spanish: Vamos a jamaquear en la playa este fin de semana. English: We are going to chill out at the beach this weekend.

A Spanish colloquial term, typically used in Spain, referring to an attractive, mature woman. The term is often used in a complimentary or affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: Esa mujer es una jamona, muy atractiva a pesar de su edad. English: That woman is a 'jamona', very attractive despite her age.

In Spanish slang, 'jampear' comes from English 'to jump' and it means 'to skip' or 'to avoid' something or someone. Examples Spanish: Voy a jampear la clase de matemáticas hoy porque tengo una cita con el médico. English: I'm going to skip math class today because I have a doctor's appointment.

A Spanish slang term that originates from English phrases 'hangover' and 'hang out'. It refers to the tiredness or exhaustion one feels after hanging out or partying extensively. Examples Spanish: Después de la fiesta de anoche, tengo un jangover terrible. English: After last night's party, I have a terrible jangover.

Derived from 'janguear', a Puerto Rican slang term meaning hanging out or spending time with friends or in a particular place. Examples Spanish: Estuve jangueado todo el día en la playa con mis amigos. English: I was hanging out all day at the beach with my friends.