In Spanish slang, 'pavoso' is used to describe someone who brings bad luck or is considered unlucky. It is often used in a playful or teasing way. Examples Spanish: No me lleves a la lotería, eres muy pavoso y seguro que no ganamos nada. English: Don't take me to the lottery, you're very unlucky and […]

A term used in Venezuela to refer to someone who is poor, unsuccessful, or generally down on their luck. Examples Spanish: Ese chico siempre está pidiendo dinero, es un pelabola. English: That boy is always asking for money, he's a pelabola (deadbeat).

A term used in Venezuela, primarily in Caracas, for a situation that is chaotic, messy or complicated. Examples Spanish: La fiesta de anoche fue una papaúpa, había mucha gente y mucho ruido. English: Last night's party was a total mess, there were a lot of people and a lot of noise.

A slang term used predominantly in Peru and Ecuador, 'papeado' refers to someone who has eaten to the point of being full or overfull. Examples Spanish: No puedo comer más, estoy totalmente papeado. English: I can't eat anymore, I am totally full.

A term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to describe the act of going out to have fun, usually involving drinking or partying. Examples Spanish: Este fin de semana vamos a parapetear con los amigos. English: This weekend we are going to go out and have fun with friends.

In Spanish slang, 'parejo' is often used to describe something or someone that is equal, fair, or consistent. It can also refer to a person who is a good match or on the same level as another in terms of skills or abilities. Examples Spanish: Ella es mi parejo en el equipo de tenis, tenemos […]

In slang context, 'parir' means to have a hard time doing something or to struggle with something. It's derived from the literal meaning of the word 'parir' which is to give birth, referring to the struggle and effort in childbirth. Examples Spanish: ¡Me costó parir terminar este proyecto! English: I had a hard time finishing […]

A term used in some Latin American countries to refer to appetizers or snacks that are usually eaten while drinking alcohol or at a party. Examples Spanish: Vamos a preparar algunos pasapalos para la fiesta de esta noche. English: We are going to prepare some appetizers for tonight's party.

A colloquial term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to a person who is clumsy, foolish, or inept. Examples Spanish: No seas un pacuso, presta atención a lo que estás haciendo. English: Don't be a pacuso, pay attention to what you're doing.

In Spanish slang, 'paloteado' is used to refer to someone who is beaten or treated roughly, usually in a metaphorical sense. Examples Spanish: Después de la reunión, el jefe me ha paloteado por mis errores. English: After the meeting, the boss berated me for my mistakes.

In some Latin American countries, 'panqueca' is a slang term used to denote a pancake or crêpe. However, in certain contexts, it can also be used informally to refer to a person who is clumsy or uncoordinated. Examples Spanish: 1. Para el desayuno, voy a preparar panquecas. 2. Juan es una panqueca, siempre está tropezando […]

A person who likes to show off or brag about their achievements, possessions, or abilities. Comes from 'pantalla', meaning 'display' or 'screen'. Examples Spanish: No soporto a Juan, es un pantallero que siempre está hablando de su dinero. English: I can't stand Juan, he's a show-off who is always talking about his money.

Muñuño is a colloquial term mainly used in Spain, specifically in Andalusia, to refer to someone who is clumsy or awkward, or who usually drops or breaks things. Examples Spanish: Juan es un muñuño, siempre está rompiendo cosas en casa. English: Juan is such a muñuño, he's always breaking things at home.

The term 'naiboa' doesn't appear to be a recognized slang term in Spanish. It might be a typo, a regional term, or a specific jargon. Examples Spanish: Como experto en jerga española, no puedo proporcionar un ejemplo de 'naiboa' porque no parece ser una palabra reconocida. English: As an expert in Spanish slang, I can't […]

A slang term used in some Spanish-speaking countries to refer to being overworked or exploited at work. Examples Spanish: Mi jefe me hace negrear todos los fines de semana sin pagar horas extras. English: My boss makes me 'negrear' every weekend without paying overtime.

In Colombian slang, 'niche' is a pejorative term used to refer to someone from a lower socio-economic class. It might be considered offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: No me gusta esa zona, está llena de niches. English: I don't like that area, it's full of lower-class people.

In Spanish slang, 'ñoña' refers to a person who is overly studious, nerdy, or boring. It can also mean someone who is naive or easily scared. Examples Spanish: No vayas a invitar a Luis a la fiesta, es muy ñoño y siempre se queja del ruido. English: Don't invite Luis to the party, he's such […]

In Venezuela, 'onoto' is slang for a type of natural red dye made from the seeds of the achiote tree. It's often used in cooking to add color to dishes. Examples Spanish: Voy a añadir un poco de onoto para darle color a la paella. English: I'm going to add a bit of onoto to […]

A term used in Spain, 'pachulí' is slang for a person who doesn't take care of their personal hygiene. It can also refer to someone who is dirty or sloppy. Examples Spanish: No quiero salir con él, es un pachulí que nunca se ducha. English: I don't want to go out with him, he's a […]

In Venezuelan slang, 'metra' refers to a female boss or a woman who is in charge. Examples Spanish: Ella es la metra en esta oficina, todos siguen sus órdenes. English: She is the boss in this office, everyone follows her orders.

In Argentina, 'mingón' is used as a slang term to refer to someone who is attractive or good looking. It is mostly used in informal or casual conversation. Examples Spanish: Esa chica es realmente mingón, me gustaría conocerla. English: That girl is really good looking, I would like to meet her.

A colloquial term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, which means to cut off, remove, or eliminate something. It can also have a connotation of punishing or reprimanding someone. Examples Spanish: Si no cumples con las reglas, te vas a mochar. English: If you don't follow the rules, you're going to be […]

The term 'modess' doesn't seem to be recognized as a common Spanish slang word in any Spanish-speaking country. It could be a specific term or nickname used in very localized regions or within specific groups of people. However, in a broader context, 'Modess' is a brand of feminine hygiene products. Examples Spanish: N/A English: N/A

A colloquial term used mainly in Spain, 'mojonero' is used to refer to someone who is annoying, bothersome, or irritating. Examples Spanish: Deja de ser tan mojonero y déjame trabajar en paz. English: Stop being so annoying and let me work in peace.

Mollejúo is a slang term predominantly used in Andalusia, Spain. It is often used to describe someone who is lazy, slow, or lacks energy. Examples Spanish: No seas tan mollejúo y ayuda a limpiar la casa. English: Don't be so lazy and help clean the house.

In many Latin American countries, 'morocho' is a term used to describe someone with dark hair and skin. It can also refer to twins in some regions of Argentina. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es morocho, tiene el cabello y la piel muy oscuros. English: My friend is morocho, he has very dark hair and skin.

In Argentina, 'maruto' is a slang term used to refer to a person who is clumsy or awkward. Examples Spanish: Deja de ser tan maruto y ten cuidado con lo que haces. English: Stop being such a klutz and be careful with what you do.

A slang term which refers to the act of drinking mate, a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink. It can also imply the social act of sharing and chatting while drinking mate. Examples Spanish: Vamos a matear un rato en el parque. English: Let's go to the park to drink mate for a while.

In Spanish slang, 'matraquear' refers to the act of consistently bothering or nagging someone, or constantly asking them for something. Examples Spanish: Deja de matraquearme, ya te dije que no puedo prestarte mi coche. English: Stop nagging me, I already told you I can't lend you my car.

A slang term used in Costa Rica, 'maiceado' is derived from the word 'maíz' (corn). It is used to describe someone who is loaded or wealthy. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre está maiceado, tiene tres carros y una casa enorme. English: That man is loaded, he has three cars and a huge house.