A slang term in Mexico for muffler, which is a part of a vehicle's exhaust system designed to reduce noise. Examples Spanish: Necesito cambiar el mofle de mi coche, hace mucho ruido. English: I need to change the muffler of my car, it makes a lot of noise.
mofongo
Mofongo is not a slang term, but a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with mashed green plantains and typically filled with meat, seafood, or vegetables. Examples Spanish: Vamos a comer un rico mofongo relleno de camarones en el restaurante puertorriqueño. English: Let's eat a delicious mofongo filled with shrimp at the Puerto Rican restaurant.
mogolla
In some regions of Colombia, 'mogolla' is slang for a type of round bread. However, it can also be an informal term referring to a mess or a complicated situation. Examples Spanish: 1) Voy a comprar una mogolla para el desayuno. 2) ¡Qué mogolla se armó en la fiesta de anoche! English: 1) I'm going […]
mogollero
A colloquial term used in certain regions of Spain such as Andalusia and Extremadura. It refers to a large amount, crowd, or multitude of people or things. Examples Spanish: Había un mogollero de gente en el concierto. English: There was a ton of people at the concert.
mojón
In Spanish slang, 'mojón' generally refers to a piece of feces or is used pejoratively to refer to a person as a liar or someone who talks nonsense. Examples Spanish: Deja de hablar mojones y dime la verdad. English: Stop talking crap and tell me the truth.
mojonear
Typically used in Andalucía, Spain, 'mojonear' is a slang term meaning 'to mark territory', 'to set boundaries', or 'to claim something as one's own'. Examples Spanish: ¡No intentes mojonear mi bocadillo, comprate el tuyo! English: Don't try to claim my sandwich, buy your own!
mollero
A term generally used in Venezuela, 'mollero' refers to a group of friends or a close-knit group of people. It can also refer to camaraderie or companionship among a group of friends. Examples Spanish: Vamos a la playa con todo el mollero. English: We're going to the beach with the whole group of friends.
molleto
A term commonly used in southern Spain, specifically Andalusia, to refer to a sandwich or a bread roll. Examples Spanish: Voy a comprar un molleto de jamón para el desayuno. English: I'm going to buy a ham sandwich for breakfast.
monchis
A Mexican slang term referring to the feeling of hunger or a strong desire to eat, often associated with cravings after smoking marijuana. Examples Spanish: Después de fumar, me dio un monchis por pizza. English: After smoking, I got a 'monchis' for pizza.
monga
In some Latin American countries, 'monga' is a slang term that refers to a person who is silly or acts in a goofy way. It can also be used to refer to someone who is lacking intelligence. It is often used affectionately among friends and not necessarily as an insult. Examples Spanish: ¡Deja de actuar […]
montar tribuna
The phrase 'montar tribuna' is a colloquial term in Spanish, often used in Latin America, that refers to the act of showing off or making a scene to draw attention. Examples Spanish: No te pongas a montar tribuna en la fiesta, por favor. English: Please don't start showing off at the party.
móntate en un clavo caliente
This phrase is not really a slang term but rather an idiomatic expression. 'Móntate en un clavo caliente' is a colloquial phrase in Spanish that is generally used to tell someone to get into trouble or to get involved in a difficult or uncomfortable situation. Examples Spanish: Si sigues faltando al trabajo sin motivo, pronto […]
morir con las botas puestas
This phrase literally translates to 'die with your boots on'. It is used to refer to someone who is always ready to face challenges, hardworking, or dies doing what they love or fulfilling their duty. It's often used to describe someone who never gives up, no matter the situation. Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo trabajó hasta […]
morisqueta
In Mexican slang, 'morisqueta' refers to a funny or silly action, something ridiculous or a joke. It can also refer to a traditional Mexican dish made from rice. Examples Spanish: 1. No hagas morisquetas mientras hablo en serio. 2. ¿Quieres un plato de morisqueta? English: 1. Don't make faces while I'm speaking seriously. 2. Would […]
mosalbete
A term predominantly used in Mexico to refer to a young, inexperienced person or a teenager. Examples Spanish: El mosalbete está aprendiendo a conducir. English: The young man is learning how to drive.
motetes
A Spanish slang term, primarily used in Spain, referring to attractive or good-looking people, usually women. Examples Spanish: Mira esas motetes allí, son realmente hermosas. English: Look at those motetes over there, they are really beautiful.
moto
In Spanish slang, 'moto' is often used to refer to marijuana. Examples Spanish: Mi amigo está vendiendo moto en la esquina. English: My friend is selling weed on the corner.
motora
In Puerto Rican slang, 'motora' is used to refer to a motorcycle or motorbike. Examples Spanish: Voy a ir al trabajo en mi motora para evitar el tráfico. English: I'm going to go to work on my motorcycle to avoid traffic.
muá
A colloquial term used in Spain, often used to imitate the sound of a kiss or to express affection. Similar to 'mwah' in English. Examples Spanish: ¡Hasta mañana, muá! English: See you tomorrow, mwah!
mucha mecha y poca dinamita
A Spanish slang term used to describe a person who talks big but doesn't follow through, similar to 'all talk and no action' in English. Examples Spanish: Ese hombre siempre promete cosas grandes pero nunca cumple. Es mucha mecha y poca dinamita. English: That man always promises big things but never delivers. He's all talk […]
mucho Santacló y poco Thanksgiving
This phrase is a metaphor that translates to 'a lot of show and not enough giving.' It is often used to describe someone who shows off a lot but does not contribute or give as much. Examples Spanish: Ese tipo es mucho Santacló y poco Thanksgiving, siempre presume de sus logros pero nunca ayuda a […]
muerde almohada
A derogatory term referring to a homosexual man. Literally translates to 'pillow biter'. It is considered offensive and disrespectful. Examples Spanish: No seas tan intolerante, no importa si él es un muerde almohada. English: Don't be so intolerant, it doesn't matter if he is a 'pillow biter'.
muerto de hambre
A derogatory term used to refer to someone who is very poor or who lacks the basic necessities of life. Examples Spanish: El chico siempre está pidiendo comida, parece un muerto de hambre. English: The boy is always asking for food, he looks like a starving person.
muerto de la risa
Literally translates to 'dead from laughter'. It is used to express that something is extremely funny or hilarious. Examples Spanish: El chiste que contó Juan me dejó muerto de la risa. English: The joke Juan told left me 'dead from laughter' or in other words, it was extremely funny.
muerto el pollo
The phrase 'muerto el pollo' is Spanish slang that literally translates to 'the chicken is dead'. It is typically used to suggest that a particular issue or problem has been solved or is now over. Examples Spanish: Ya pagué todas mis deudas, muerto el pollo. English: I've already paid all my debts, the problem is […]
mujeriego
A term used to describe a man who is a womanizer or frequently pursues romantic or sexual relationships with women. Examples Spanish: Juan es conocido por ser un mujeriego; siempre está saliendo con una mujer diferente. English: Juan is known to be a womanizer; he is always dating a different woman.
mundial
In Spanish slang, 'mundial' is often used to describe something that is amazing, extraordinary, or world-class. Examples Spanish: La fiesta de anoche fue mundial, nunca había estado en una así. English: Last night's party was world-class, I've never been to one like that.
mundillo
A small world or circle of people. Often used to refer to a specific industry, community, or group of people who share common interests or occupations. Examples Spanish: Mi abuelo siempre me decía que el mundo del arte es un mundillo pequeño donde todos se conocen. English: My grandfather always told me that the art […]
murió!
A slang term in Spanish that literally translates to 'he/she/it died', but is often used in a colloquial context to express surprise, shock, or disbelief about a situation. Examples Spanish: ¿Te ganaste la lotería? ¡Murió! English: You won the lottery? No way!
m’hijo, mijo, mijito
A colloquial term used in Spanish-speaking cultures that is a contraction of 'mi hijo', meaning 'my son'. It is often used endearingly or informally to address someone younger, or by a person of authority. It can also be used among friends or peers. Examples Spanish: Mijo, necesitas concentrarte más en tus estudios. English: My son, […]