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chiringa

A term commonly used in Puerto Rico to refer to a kite. Examples Spanish: Vamos al parque a volar la chiringa. English: Let's go to the park to fly the kite.

chiripa

A term used to describe an event that occurs due to luck or chance, rather than skill or merit. Examples Spanish: Gané el juego de cartas por chiripa, no sabía lo que estaba haciendo. English: I won the card game by sheer luck, I didn't know what I was doing.

chispito

A term used in certain regions of Mexico and Central America to refer to something small or insignificant. It can also be used affectionately to refer to a small child or pet. Examples Spanish: No te preocupes por eso, es solo un chispito. English: Don't worry about that, it's just a little thing.

chiste colorado

A term used to describe a dirty or inappropriate joke, typically with sexual connotations. Examples Spanish: No cuentes ese chiste colorado en frente de los niños. English: Don't tell that dirty joke in front of the kids.

chiste mongo

A term used to refer to a silly or stupid joke. It is often used when the joke is so absurdly simple or nonsensical that it's actually funny. Examples Spanish: Ese chiste mongo que contaste ayer me hizo reír mucho. English: That silly joke you told yesterday made me laugh a lot.

chistri

The term 'chistri' does not exist in Spanish slang. It might be a regional or colloquial term but it is not widely recognized in the Spanish language. Examples

chivo loco

A term used to refer to a crazy or unpredictable person. 'Chivo' translates to 'goat' and 'loco' translates to 'crazy', but in slang usage it refers to a person, not an animal. Examples Spanish: No hagas caso a Juan, a veces actúa como un chivo loco. English: Don't pay attention to Juan, sometimes he acts […]

chocha

In some Latin American countries, 'chocha' is a colloquial term used to refer to a woman's private parts. It can also refer to a state of happiness or contentment, depending on the context. Examples Spanish: 1. Esa palabra es una forma vulgar de referirse a las partes íntimas de una mujer. 2. Estoy chocha con […]

choco

In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'choco' is a colloquial term used to refer to a car accident or collision. It is also used in Spain to refer to a cuttlefish. Examples Spanish: 1) Ayer tuve un choco con mi coche. 2) Vamos a comer choco frito esta noche. English: 1) I had a car accident yesterday. […]

chola

A term originating from the U.S. used for referring to women of Latin American descent, notably Mexican, who are associated with urban, low-income cultures. The term is sometimes used in a derogatory manner and can also refer to a particular style of dress and makeup associated with gang culture. Examples Spanish: La chica del barrio […]

chollo

A term used in Spain to refer to something that is a good deal or bargain, typically a product or service that is of high quality but low cost. Examples Spanish: Este teléfono móvil es un chollo, tiene todas las funciones modernas pero sólo me costó 50 euros. English: This mobile phone is a 'chollo', […]

chonquear

Chonquear is a Mexican slang term that refers to the act of crashing a vehicle, often used in a joking or lighthearted way. Examples Spanish: ¡Ay no, mi hermano chonqueó el coche nuevo de papá! English: Oh no, my brother crashed dad's new car!

chonquiar

A colloquial term commonly used in some Latin American countries like Mexico, which refers to the act of making a romantic or sexual proposition to someone or trying to win someone's heart. It is similar to the English slang term 'hitting on someone'. Examples Spanish: Juan está chonquiando a Maria en la fiesta. English: Juan […]

choreta

A colloquial term used in Spain, mainly in Madrid, to refer to a person who is considered funny, cool, or likable. It can also be used to describe something enjoyable or fun. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es un choreta, siempre sabe cómo hacer reír a todos. English: That guy is such a choreta, he always […]

choreto

A colloquial term primarily used in Uruguay and Argentina to refer to a small theft or robbery, or the action of stealing something in a clever or deceitful way. Examples Spanish: El chico hizo un choreto en la tienda de dulces. English: The boy committed a small theft at the candy store.

chotear

In Peruvian slang, 'chotear' usually refers to rejecting or dismissing someone or something. It's often used in a romantic context to refer to rejecting someone's advances. Examples Spanish: Ella me choteó cuando le propuse salir este fin de semana. English: She turned me down when I asked her out this weekend.

chuchería

A term used in Spanish to refer to a small, cheap, or insignificant item, often a trinket or a sweet treat. Examples Spanish: No gastes tu dinero en chucherías que no necesitas. English: Do not spend your money on trinkets that you do not need.

chuchín

A term of affection used to refer to a loved one, similar to 'sweetie' or 'darling'. Examples Spanish: ¡Ven aquí, chuchín, te extrañé mucho! English: Come here, sweetie, I missed you a lot!

chulería

A term used in Spain to describe the act of showing off, typically in an attractive or impressive way. It can also refer to something or someone that is cool, stylish or attractive. Examples Spanish: ¡Mira esa moto! Es pura chulería. English: Look at that motorcycle! It's pure coolness.

chulín

A colloquial, affectionate term used in Spain, often referring to a cute little boy or an adorable person or thing. It can also refer to something cool or awesome. Examples Spanish: ¡Qué chulín es tu hijo, siempre sonriendo! English: Your son is so cute, always smiling!

chulisnaqui

A colloquial term originating from Spain, often used to describe something as cool, awesome, or impressive. Examples Spanish: El concierto de anoche fue chulisnaqui. English: Last night's concert was awesome.

chulisnaquin

Chulisnaquin is a colloquial term from Mexico used to describe something that is very cool or excellent. The term is often used to express admiration or approval. Examples Spanish: ¡Esa fiesta estuvo chulisnaquin! English: That party was really cool!

chulo de puta

An offensive term used to insult someone, equivalent to pimp in English. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something as cool or fancy, though this is less common. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es un chulo de puta, no le hables. English: That guy is a pimp, don't talk to him.

chupárselo

A vulgar slang phrase, often used to express disdain or contempt. The literal translation is not suitable for polite conversation, and it implies performing a sexual act. Examples Spanish: Si no te gusta lo que hago, ¡pues chúpalo! English: If you don't like what I'm doing, well, suck it!

churra

In Spain, 'churra' is a slang term used to signify something achieved by luck rather than skill. It's often used in games to indicate a lucky shot or stroke of luck. Examples Spanish: Ese gol fue una churra, no creo que pueda hacerlo de nuevo. English: That goal was a fluke, I don't think he […]

chusco

Chusco is a Spanish slang term often used in Mexico and Central America to describe something funny, amusing, or comical. It can also be used to refer to something that is peculiar or odd. Examples Spanish: El show de anoche estuvo muy chusco, no paré de reírme. English: Last night's show was very amusing, I […]

chustro

A term used in Spain, primarily in Madrid, to refer to something of bad quality, poorly made, or in bad condition. Examples Spanish: Este coche es un chustro, siempre se está averiando. English: This car is a piece of junk, it's always breaking down.

chuz

A term used in Colombia, specifically in Bogotá, that refers to a kind of informal and friendly joke. It can also be used to describe a cheeky or cunning action. Examples Spanish: Esa broma que hiciste fue una chuz. English: That joke you made was a chuz.

ciento en boca

An expression used to wish someone good luck. It literally translates to 'hundred in mouth', similar to 'break a leg' in English. Examples Spanish: Vas a hacer genial en tu audición, ¡ciento en boca! English: You're going to do great in your audition, break a leg!

cizañero

A person who likes to stir up trouble or create discord and conflict between others. Examples Spanish: No invites a Juan a la fiesta, es muy cizañero y siempre provoca peleas. English: Don't invite Juan to the party, he is very contentious and always provokes fights.

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