In Spanish slang, 'pacha' is often used in Spain to refer to a long period of time, an indefinite amount of time, or a while. It can also refer to a state of comfort or tranquility. Examples Spanish: Hace una pacha que no nos vemos. English: It's been a while since we last saw each […]

A traditional Andean cooking method where food is cooked by the heat of hot stones in a hole dug into the ground. The term is also used to refer to the dish prepared using this method. Examples Spanish: Para el festival, están preparando una gran pachamanca con carne, papas y maíz. English: For the festival, […]

A Peruvian slang term that refers to the act of showing off or bragging, usually about material possessions or achievements. Examples Spanish: No me gusta cuando se pone a pachamarquearse con su nuevo carro. English: I don't like when he starts showing off his new car.

A colloquial term often used in Colombia to refer to a loud, annoying or talkative woman. Examples Spanish: No puedo concentrarme con esa pacharaca hablando todo el tiempo. English: I can't concentrate with that pacharaca talking all the time.

In Spanish slang, 'pacharaco' is often used in Peru and refers to an object of low quality or in a bad state. Examples Spanish: No puedo creer que compraste ese pacharaco de coche. English: I can't believe you bought that piece of junk car.

In Mexico, 'pachocha' is a slang term used to refer to a woman or girl. It is often used in an affectionate or casual manner. Examples Spanish: Mi pachocha está en casa cocinando la cena. English: My girl is at home cooking dinner.

In Spanish slang, 'palero' is a term used to refer to someone who assists or supports another person, often in dubious activities. It can also refer to a person who distracts or misleads others from the main action or objective. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre es el palero cuando sus amigos quieren hacer travesuras. English: Juan […]

A slang term used in some South American countries, especially in Peru, meaning to get scared or frightened. Examples Spanish: Cuando vio la enorme araña, se palteó y salió corriendo. English: When he saw the huge spider, he got scared and ran away.

The act of hanging out naked or being comfortable with nudity, often in the context of a romantic or sexual relationship. Examples Spanish: Mi novia y yo nos gusta panudear en nuestro departamento cuando nadie está en casa. English: My girlfriend and I like to hang out naked in our apartment when nobody is home.

In Mexican Spanish slang, 'panudo' is often used to describe someone who is chubby or has a big belly. The term literally translates to 'breaded'. It is not considered a polite term and can be offensive. Examples Spanish: Juan se ha vuelto muy panudo desde que dejó de hacer ejercicio. English: Juan has become very […]

In certain Latin American countries, 'papaya' is a slang term used to refer to something easy or simple to do. It can also be used to refer to an opportunity that should not be missed because it is easy to take advantage of. Examples Spanish: Ganar ese juego fue papaya, no tuvimos ningún desafío. English: […]

A Spanish slang term used in Argentina that refers to someone who is clumsy, silly, or foolish. Examples Spanish: No seas pastrulo y presta atención a lo que estás haciendo. English: Don't be a fool and pay attention to what you are doing.

A slang term primarily used in the Philippines, 'patero' refers to someone who flatters or excessively praises others, often to gain favor or advantage. It can also be used to describe someone who is a bootlicker or sycophant. Examples Spanish: No confío en John, siempre ha sido un patero con el jefe. English: I don't […]

A Chilean slang term used to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward. Examples Spanish: ¡Eres un patuto! Siempre dejas caer las cosas. English: You're such a klutz! You're always dropping things.

A playful term used in Spain, particularly in Andalusia, to refer to a cute or pampered child. It can also be used to describe anything that is small and cute. Examples Spanish: ¡Mira ese niño, es un pechereques! English: Look at that kid, he is a little cutie!

In Spanish slang, 'pedal' typically refers to a heavy drinking session or party. It is commonly used in Mexico. Examples Spanish: Después del examen final, vamos a tener un pedal enorme para celebrar. English: After the final exam, we're going to have a massive drinking session to celebrate.

A Spanish slang term that roughly translates to 'crashing into something' or 'hitting something'. It is often used to refer to accidents, especially those involving vehicles. Examples Spanish: El conductor iba tan rápido que se pegó contra el muro. English: The driver was going so fast that he crashed into the wall.

In Spanish slang, 'pelotear' often refers to the act of flattering or sucking up to someone excessively to gain their favor or approval. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre está peloteando a su jefe para conseguir un ascenso. English: Juan is always sucking up to his boss in order to get a promotion.

In various Latin American countries, 'pepa' is often used to refer to a fruit's seed. However, in colloquial and slang usage, it can also refer to a person's head or mind. Examples Spanish: Tienes que usar la pepa para resolver este problema. English: You have to use your head to solve this problem.

Pepear is a Spanish slang term commonly used in online gaming communities. It refers to the action of 'dying' or 'losing' in a game. Examples Spanish: Después de jugar durante horas, mi personaje empezó a pepear. English: After playing for hours, my character began to 'pepear' (die).

In Spanish slang, 'perra' can be used to refer to a female dog. However, it is often used derogatorily to refer to a woman. It can also be used to express difficulty or complexity of a situation or task. Examples Spanish: Esta tarea es una perra, no puedo resolverla. English: This task is a bitch, […]

A term used to refer to someone who is a smooth-talker, often used to describe someone who is good at convincing others or getting what they want, particularly in the context of romantic or sexual relationships. Examples Spanish: Juan es un perromuertero, siempre sabe cómo convencer a las chicas para salir con él. English: Juan […]

A colloquial term used in certain regions of Spain, particularly in Madrid, to refer to a Peruvian person. It can be used either in a friendly, affectionate way or, in some cases, in a pejorative way. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo es perucho, viene de Lima. English: My friend is a 'perucho', he comes from Lima.

A derogatory term used in some Latin American countries like Colombia, referring to someone who is dirty, unkempt, or messy. Examples Spanish: No seas tan pezuñento, haz el favor de lavarte las manos antes de comer. English: Don't be so dirty, please wash your hands before eating.