In Spanish slang, 'coyote' often refers to a person who smuggles immigrants across the border, specifically from Mexico into the United States, usually for a high fee. Examples Spanish: El coyote prometió llevarlos a través de la frontera por la noche. English: The coyote promised to take them across the border at night.

A slang term primarily used in Mexico. 'Coyotito' can refer to a small coyote, but it is also used colloquially to describe a nap or a short sleep. Examples Spanish: Después de almorzar, siempre me gusta tomar un coyotito. English: After lunch, I always like to take a little nap.

A term used in Mexico to refer to a close friend or buddy. It can also refer to a twin. Examples Spanish: Juan es mi cuate, siempre estamos juntos. English: Juan is my buddy, we are always together.

A term used in a playful or affectionate way to refer to someone's small buttocks. Examples Spanish: Ella tiene un culito muy bonito. English: She has a very nice small butt.

A rotating savings and credit association in which each member contributes a set amount of money at regular intervals, and each member takes turns in receiving the whole sum on a rotational basis Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una cundina para ahorrar para las vacaciones de verano. English: We are going to make a cundina […]

A term used in Mexico to refer to a person who follows the gothic subculture, or 'Goth'. The term is derived from the English word 'dark'. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano se viste todo de negro porque es un darketo. English: My brother dresses all in black because he is a Goth.

Derra is a colloquial term from Spain that is used as a short form of 'derrota', which means 'defeat'. It's often used to refer to a significant embarrassment or failure. Examples Spanish: Después de perder el partido, sentí una gran derra. English: After losing the match, I felt a great defeat.

A Mexican slang term that means to fall apart, disintegrate, or break down, often used to describe situations, plans or things rather than people. Examples Spanish: El plan se va a deschongarse si no encontramos una solución rápida. English: The plan is going to fall apart if we don't find a quick solution.

In Spanish slang, 'descontar' is often used to mean 'to beat up' or 'to defeat someone', particularly in a physical context, such as in sports or fights. Examples Spanish: Si no te callas, te voy a descontar. English: If you don't shut up, I'm going to beat you up.

A popular dish in Northern Mexico, made with a mix of meats cooked on a plow disc harrow. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una discada este fin de semana para la reunión familiar. English: We're going to make a discada this weekend for the family gathering.

In Spanish slang, 'discutirse' is not a term itself but a form of the verb 'discutir' which means to argue or to discuss. Examples Spanish: Los novios se discuten todos los días por cosas sin importancia. English: The couple argues every day over unimportant things.

In Spanish slang, 'dragonazo' is often used to describe a strong, hard hit or blow. It can be used metaphorically to describe a significant impact or shock in someone's life. Examples Spanish: El boxeador dio un dragonazo que dejó a su oponente en el suelo. English: The boxer gave a strong hit that left his […]

Someone who is very skilled or proficient in a particular area Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo es muy ducho en la cocina, siempre hace platos deliciosos. English: My grandfather is very skilled in the kitchen, he always makes delicious dishes.

In Spanish slang, 'efectivo' is often used to refer to cash, money in hand or immediate payment. Examples Spanish: No tengo tarjeta de crédito, pero tengo efectivo. English: I don't have a credit card, but I have cash.

A strong and vulgar term that is used to express extreme anger or rage. This word is considered offensive and inappropriate in many contexts. Examples Spanish: Estoy emputado porque perdí todo mi dinero en el casino. English: I'm pissed off because I lost all my money at the casino.

Being extremely angry or pissed off. It's a rather strong term used to denote high levels of frustration or annoyance. Examples Spanish: Dejó de llover y me quedé encabronado porque había cancelado mis planes. English: It stopped raining and I got pissed off because I had cancelled my plans.

In Spanish slang, 'enchufar' usually refers to the act of securing a job or position for someone, usually through connections or influence. It can also be used to denote plugging in an electronic device. Examples Spanish: Gracias a su tío, Juan logró enchufarse en una buena empresa. English: Thanks to his uncle, Juan managed to […]

A slang term primarily used in Colombia, which refers to someone who is annoyed, upset, or angry. Examples Spanish: Mi hermano está engentado porque perdió su teléfono móvil. English: My brother is upset because he lost his mobile phone.

In Spanish slang, 'ensartar' is usually used to refer to tricking, cheating, or taking advantage of someone. It can also refer to involving someone in a complicated situation. Examples Spanish: Me siento como si me hubieran ensartado con ese trato. English: I feel like I've been tricked with that deal.

A Dominican slang term used to describe the action of confusing someone or messing something up. Examples Spanish: Ese problema de matemáticas me entambó completamente. English: That math problem completely confused me.