A term used to refer to a third person who accompanies a couple, usually to watch over them. It is often used when referring to a chaperone. Examples Spanish: Mi madre insistió en que mi hermano fuera nuestra carabina en la cita. English: My mother insisted that my brother be our chaperone on the date.

A colloquial term in Spain, especially in Madrid, used to refer to a person's face. It is usually used in a somewhat rough or friendly context and not considered offensive. Examples Spanish: ¿Cómo puedes salir a la calle con ese cau-cau sin afeitar? English: How can you go out on the street with that unshaven […]

In Peruvian slang, 'causa' is used to refer to a close friend or buddy. Examples Spanish: Hola causa, ¿cómo estas? English: Hello buddy, how are you?

In Spanish slang, 'cayetano' is a term often used in Spain that refers to people who are posh or high-class. It is often used in a somewhat derisive or humorous way. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es un cayetano, siempre viste con ropa de marca y va a los mejores restaurantes. English: That guy is a […]

In Mexican slang, 'chaira' is often used to refer to a knife or blade. Examples Spanish: Siempre llevo una chaira conmigo por seguridad. English: I always carry a knife with me for safety.

A person who is smooth-talking, often to the point of being deceptive or insincere. Examples Spanish: No confíes en él, es un chamullador que siempre miente para salirse con la suya. English: Don't trust him, he's a smooth-talker who always lies to get his way.

A slang term in Peruvian Spanish, 'chancar' is used to describe the action of crushing or smashing something. It can also mean to defeat or beat someone in a competition or game. Examples Spanish: Vamos a chancar a los otros equipos en el torneo de fútbol. English: We are going to crush the other teams […]

A slang term used primarily in Peru, 'chancarse' means to study or work hard, especially when preparing for something important or trying to achieve a goal. Examples Spanish: Tengo que chancarme este fin de semana para el examen de matemáticas. English: I have to study hard this weekend for the math exam.

A Peruvian slang term that refers to something that is fake, not genuine or of low quality. Examples Spanish: No compres esa joyería, es puro chancay. English: Don't buy that jewelry, it's all fake.

In certain Latin American countries, 'chancha' is a slang term for a collective fund or pot of money which is contributed to by a group of people, typically for a joint purpose like a gift or a meal. Examples Spanish: Vamos a hacer una chancha para comprarle un regalo a Juan por su cumpleaños. English: […]

A term primarily used in Chile, which refers to a person who is considered lucky or fortunate. Examples Spanish: Eres un chancón, siempre te ganas la lotería. English: You're so lucky, you always win the lottery.

In some Spanish speaking countries, 'chape' is a slang term that refers to kissing passionately or making out. Examples Spanish: Mi amiga me contó que anoche ella y su novio estuvieron chapando en el cine. English: My friend told me that last night she and her boyfriend were making out in the movie theater.

A term used in some Latin American countries, especially Mexico, referring to kissing, making out, or the act of kissing passionately. Examples Spanish: Anoche vi a Juan y Maria chapetex en el parque. English: Last night I saw Juan and Maria making out in the park.

In some Latin American countries like Guatemala, 'chaplín' is a slang term used to refer to a policeman or a cop. Examples Spanish: Ten cuidado, hay un chaplín en la esquina. English: Be careful, there's a cop on the corner.

A slang term used in Spain, primarily Madrid, to refer to a person's girlfriend or boyfriend. It's a more casual term, often used among friends. Examples Spanish: Voy a salir con mi chepi esta noche. English: I'm going out with my girlfriend/boyfriend tonight.

A term used in Peru to refer to a man who is attracted to or dates underage girls. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre es un chibolero, siempre está rodeado de chicas jóvenes. English: That man is a chibolero, he's always surrounded by young girls.

A Peruvian slang term generally used to refer to a young boy or adolescent male. Examples Spanish: El chibolo está jugando en el parque. English: The young boy is playing in the park.

A term used primarily in Costa Rica, 'chinear' means to pamper, spoil, or coddle someone, typically with lots of love and attention. Examples Spanish: Mi abuela siempre me chinea cuando la visito. English: My grandmother always spoils me when I visit her.

In some Latin American countries, 'chivas' is a slang term that refers to a type of rural public transportation, usually a decorated and colorful bus. Additionally, in Mexico, 'Chivas' is commonly known as the nickname of the Guadalajara football team. Examples Spanish: 1. Vamos a tomar la chiva para ir al pueblo. 2. Mi equipo […]

A colloquial term used in Argentina that refers to a popular brand of cheese flavoured corn snacks. Sometimes it is also used to refer to something small or tiny. Examples Spanish: Voy a comprar una bolsa de chizitos para el partido de fútbol. English: I'm going to buy a bag of chizitos for the football […]

In Spanish slang, 'Choche' is often used in Spain and it means becoming senile or getting old. It can also refer to a person who is forgetful or somewhat absent-minded due to age. Examples Spanish: Mi abuela está chocheando, olvida cosas todo el tiempo. English: My grandmother is getting senile, she forgets things all the […]

A Spanish slang term primarily used in Argentina, 'chonguear' generally refers to the act of flirting or trying to win someone's affection. Examples Spanish: Juan está tratando de chonguear a Maria en la fiesta. English: Juan is trying to flirt with Maria at the party.

In certain Latin American countries, 'chorizón' is a slang term used to describe a big problem or a big mess. Examples Spanish: Hiciste un chorizón con esa decisión que tomaste. English: You made a big mess with that decision you took.