In Spanish slang, 'maluco' is a term used to describe someone who is crazy or foolish. It is often used in a playful or affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: ¡Deja de hacer tonterías, no seas maluco! English: Stop doing silly things, don't be crazy!

In Spanish slang, 'mamando' is often used to imply that someone is joking, fooling around, or not being serious. It can also be used to describe someone who is annoying or bothering. Examples Spanish: Deja de estar mamando, necesito concentrarme en mi trabajo. English: Stop messing around, I need to focus on my work.

A colloquial term from Nicaragua used to describe the act of flirting or trying to attract someone's attention romantically. Examples Spanish: Juan está siempre manguareando a todas las chicas del barrio. English: Juan is always flirting with all the girls in the neighborhood.

In Spanish slang, 'maracas' can often refer to a woman's breasts. It's a colloquial and informal term, and can be considered vulgar and disrespectful in many contexts. Examples Spanish: Mira las maracas de esa chica, son enormes. English: Look at that girl's maracas, they are huge.

In Spanish slang, 'marear' can mean to annoy or bother someone by insisting too much or by not being clear. It can also mean to confuse or disorient someone. Examples Spanish: Deja de marearme con tus preguntas sin sentido. English: Stop bothering me with your senseless questions.

A term originating from Venezuela, 'marico' is often used amongst friends in a playful or teasing manner, similar to 'dude' or 'bro' in English. However, it can also be used as an offensive term meaning 'gay', therefore its interpretation depends on the context and relationship between the individuals. Examples Spanish: ¡Hey, marico! ¿Cómo estás? English: […]

A derogatory term popularly used in Latin America, essentially equivalent to 'tomboy' in English. It is often used to refer to a woman who behaves in ways traditionally associated with men or who does not conform to traditional female gender roles. Examples Spanish: Ella es muy marimacha, siempre está jugando fútbol con los chicos. English: […]

In a general context, 'mariquera' is a colloquial term used in some Spanish-speaking countries referring to something trivial, nonsense, or of little importance. It can also be used in a derogatory way to refer to effeminate or homosexual behavior. Examples Spanish: Deja de hacer mariqueras y ponte a trabajar. English: Stop doing nonsense and start […]

A person who is overly eager, especially when it comes to getting free things or taking advantage of situations to their benefit. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es muy lambusio y siempre se come toda la comida sin contribuir nada. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he's too lambusio and […]

In Spanish slang, 'liceo' is often used to refer to a high school or secondary school. Examples Spanish: Mi hijo ya está en el liceo y está aprendiendo mucho. English: My son is already in high school and he is learning a lot.

A term used in Spain that refers to money, similar to 'bucks' or 'dough' in English. Examples Spanish: No puedo salir esta noche, estoy sin lipa. English: I can't go out tonight, I'm out of dough.

A traditional Venezuelan suit commonly worn by men on formal occasions. It is typically white and made of linen or cotton. Examples Spanish: El novio lucía un elegante liquiliqui blanco en su boda. English: The groom was wearing an elegant white liquiliqui at his wedding.

In Spanish slang, 'macha' is often used to refer to a female friend. However, it can also be used as a term of endearment for a woman whose name is not known. This term is more common in Latin American countries like Mexico. Examples Spanish: Hola macha, ¿cómo has estado? English: Hello girl, how have […]

In Spanish slang, 'jamonear' is a colloquial term that means to flirt or to woo someone. It is often used in a playful and non-serious context. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está intentando jamonear a las chicas en la discoteca. English: Juan is always trying to flirt with the girls at the club.

In some Latin American countries, 'jojoto' is a colloquial term for a young, not fully matured corn or maize. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una sopa con jojotos y pollo. English: We are going to make a soup with young corn and chicken.

A term used to express disbelief, disapproval, or negation. It can also refer to bad luck or a jinx. Examples Spanish: No me eches jujú, tengo una entrevista de trabajo mañana. English: Don't jinx me, I have a job interview tomorrow.

A slang term used in some Latin American countries, primarily Venezuela, to describe someone who is bored or annoyed. Examples Spanish: No quiero ir a la reunión, estoy muy ladillado. English: I don't want to go to the meeting, I'm really bored/annoyed.

The term 'interior' in Spanish slang isn't much different from its standard use. It refers to the inside or inner part of something. It could also mean an individual's inner feelings or emotions. Examples Spanish: No quiero que veas mi interior porque es demasiado doloroso. English: I don't want you to see my inside because […]

'Jaleti' is a Spanish slang term commonly used in Mexico to refer to someone who is considered as a poser, pretentious or trying to be something they are not. It can also refer to someone who is showing off. Examples Spanish: No soporto a ese jaleti que siempre está presumiendo de lo que no tiene. […]

A term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to describe someone who is handsome or attractive, often with a charming or charismatic demeanor. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es muy guapachoso, todas las chicas lo adoran. English: That boy is very attractive, all the girls adore him.

In Venezuelan slang, 'guáramo' is a term used to describe someone who is brave, courageous or has a lot of nerve. It can also be used to describe someone who is showing off. Examples Spanish: Ese chico tiene mucho guáramo para enfrentarse a sus miedos. English: That boy has a lot of guáramo to face […]

A cheap, homemade alcoholic drink, often made with fruit juices and spirits, particularly popular in Venezuela. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la playa con una botella de guarapita para disfrutar del sol. English: Let's go to the beach with a bottle of guarapita to enjoy the sun.

A Venezuelan word used to refer to a barricade or protest, often involving violent confrontations with police. Examples Spanish: Los jóvenes de la comunidad organizaron una guarimba para protestar contra el gobierno. English: The young people in the community organized a 'guarimba' to protest against the government.

A Venezuelan sauce made from avocado, green pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro and vinegar. It is typically served with grilled meats. Examples Spanish: Para la barbacoa de esta noche, preparé un poco de guasacaca. English: For tonight's barbecue, I prepared some guasacaca.

A term used in some Hispanic American countries, particularly in Venezuela, to refer to someone's underwear or underpants. Examples Spanish: Olvidé lavar mi guayuco y ahora no tengo nada que usar. English: I forgot to wash my underwear and now I have nothing to wear.

A Venezuelan slang term used to describe someone who is broke or without money. Examples Spanish: No puedo ir al cine, estoy furruqueado. English: I can't go to the cinema, I'm broke.

In some Latin American countries like Venezuela, 'gaita' refers to a type of folk music or a song of this genre. However, in Spain, it can be used as a slang term to express annoyance or boredom. Examples Spanish: 1) Me encanta escuchar gaitas durante las fiestas navideñas. 2) ¡Qué gaita! Olvidé mis llaves en […]

In some Latin American countries like Venezuela, 'gandola' is a slang term used to refer to a large truck or trailer. Examples Spanish: El tráfico está terrible porque una gandola se volcó en la autopista. English: The traffic is terrible because a large truck overturned on the highway.

Gochilandia is a colloquial term used in Venezuela, which refers to a mythical or non-existent place where everything is perfect and free. It is often used sarcastically to suggest that someone is naive or overly optimistic. Examples Spanish: Pedro piensa que todo debe ser gratis, él vive en Gochilandia. English: Pedro thinks everything should be […]

In Spanish slang, 'golilla' is commonly used in Spain as a colloquial term to refer to a 'white collar' or 'neckband'. It can also refer to a hard-working person. Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo siempre decía que era un golilla, trabajando desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer. English: My grandfather always said he was a 'golilla', […]