In Spanish slang, 'pampers' is often used to refer to diapers. This term comes from the popular brand 'Pampers'. Examples Spanish: Necesito comprar pampers para el bebé. English: I need to buy diapers for the baby.
pan comido
An expression used to describe something that is very easy or simple to do. Literally translates to 'eaten bread' in English. Examples Spanish: No te preocupes por el examen, será pan comido. English: Don't worry about the exam, it will be a piece of cake.
pana
A Venezuelan and Puerto Rican slang term used to refer to a friend or buddy. Examples Spanish: Hola, pana, ¿cómo estás? English: Hi, buddy, how are you?
panapén
In Puerto Rican slang, 'panapén' refers to the breadfruit, a large tropical fruit with a starchy flesh, commonly used in cooking. Examples Spanish: Voy a hacer tostones de panapén para la cena. English: I'm going to make breadfruit tostones for dinner.
pantalla
In Spanish slang, 'pantalla' is often used to refer to someone who is showing off or trying to attract attention by exaggerating or bragging about their qualities, achievements or possessions. Examples Spanish: No le hagas caso, solo está haciendo pantalla con su nuevo coche. English: Don't pay attention to him, he's just showing off his […]
pantalones
This is not exactly a slang term. It's the standard Spanish term for 'pants' or 'trousers'. Examples Spanish: Me compré unos pantalones nuevos para la fiesta. English: I bought some new pants for the party.
papear
A Spanish slang term which primarily means 'to eat'. It is often used informally in various Spanish-speaking cultures. Examples Spanish: Vamos a papear algo, tengo mucha hambre. English: Let's eat something, I'm very hungry.
papel
In Spanish slang, 'papel' literally means 'paper', but it is often used to refer to one's role or responsibility in a certain situation or group. Examples Spanish: En este proyecto, tu papel es crucial para el éxito. English: In this project, your role is crucial for success.
papi
A term of endearment often used to refer to a boyfriend, husband, or loved one. It can also be used casually or flirtatiously. Examples Spanish: ¿Cómo estás, papi? English: How are you, babe?
papi chulo
A term of endearment often used to refer to a man who is attractive and stylish. It can also be used in an ironic or humorous way to refer to someone who is acting cocky or overly confident. Examples Spanish: Ese chico es un papi chulo, siempre viste con mucho estilo. English: That guy is […]
papucho
A term of endearment used to refer to a man who is considered attractive or charming. It is often used affectionately in a romantic context. Examples Spanish: ¡Hola, papucho! ¿Cómo estás? English: Hello, handsome! How are you?
paquetero
In Spanish slang, 'paquetero' refers to someone who lies or exaggerates about their achievements or possessions to impress others. It can also refer to someone who is a show-off. Examples Spanish: No le creas a Juan, siempre ha sido un paquetero. English: Don't believe Juan, he has always been a show-off.
para allí para abajo
This phrase literally translates to 'over there, downwards' and is used to refer to a place located far away or somewhere not specifically defined. Examples Spanish: Vivo para allí para abajo, cerca del río. English: I live over there, downwards, near the river.
para arriba y para abajo
Used to indicate constant, frantic or repetitive movement, similar to the English phrase 'up and down' or 'back and forth'. Examples Spanish: Mi madre anda para arriba y para abajo en la cocina preparando la cena. English: My mother is going up and down in the kitchen preparing dinner.
para luego es tarde
A phrase used to emphasize the need to take immediate action because later could be too late. Examples Spanish: Deberías pedirle una cita ahora, para luego es tarde. English: You should ask her out now, because later could be too late.
para salir del paso
To get out of a difficult situation or to give a temporary solution. Examples Spanish: No sabía la respuesta correcta en el examen, así que solo escribí algo para salir del paso. English: I didn't know the correct answer in the exam, so I just wrote something to get by.
para viejo, yo
This phrase is used to convey the idea that the speaker feels young and lively, regardless of their age. It translates to 'if anyone's old, it's me', but it's used in a self-deprecating and humorous way to assert one's youthfulness and vitality. Examples Spanish: A pesar de tener 60 años, todavía corro maratones. ¡Para viejo, […]
parabicho
In Puerto Rican slang, 'parabicho' is a derogatory term used to insult someone, usually by calling them useless or good-for-nothing. Examples Spanish: Eres un parabicho, nunca haces nada útil. English: You're a good-for-nothing, you never do anything useful.
pararle el caballo caballito
A colloquial phrase in Spanish that means to warn someone, to stop someone or to put boundaries to someone's behavior. Examples Spanish: Juan siempre llega tarde, es hora de pararle el caballo caballito. English: Juan is always late, it's time to set him straight.
pararlo en seco
A Spanish slang term that literally translates to 'stop it in its tracks'. It is used to refer to abruptly stopping something or someone. Examples Spanish: Cuando empezó a insultar a su amigo, tuve que pararlo en seco. English: When he started insulting his friend, I had to stop him in his tracks.
parcelera
A Colombian slang term that is used to refer to a female friend or companion. It is often used in a friendly, affectionate manner. Examples Spanish: Voy a salir a bailar con mis parceleras esta noche. English: I'm going out dancing with my girlfriends tonight.
parcha
In some Latin American countries like Puerto Rico, 'parcha' is a slang term used for 'passion fruit'. It can also refer to a 'date' or 'hangout' in countries like Colombia. Examples Spanish: 1. ¿Quieres una bebida de parcha? 2. Vamos a hacer un parcha este fin de semana. English: 1. Do you want a passion […]
parece que no rompe un plato pero rompe la vajilla
A phrase used to describe someone who appears innocent or harmless but in reality can cause a lot of trouble or harm. Examples Spanish: Ella parece que no rompe un plato pero rompe la vajilla, no te fíes de su apariencia inocente. English: She looks like she wouldn't hurt a fly but she can break […]
parece un pastel mal envuelto
This phrase is used to describe someone who is poorly dressed or looks messy. It literally translates to 'looks like a badly wrapped cake'. Examples Spanish: Juan llegó tarde y parece un pastel mal envuelto, parece que se vistió en la oscuridad. English: Juan arrived late and looks like a badly wrapped cake, it looks […]
parejero
A person who is always in a romantic relationship or is constantly looking for a partner or companion. It can also refer to someone who prefers to do activities with their partner rather than alone or with friends. Examples Spanish: Juan es muy parejero, siempre está buscando estar en una relación. English: Juan is very […]
parió la mula
An expression used to indicate that a situation has become complicated, difficult or out of control. It is also used when something surprising or unexpected happens. Examples Spanish: Cuando el jefe descubrió que habíamos perdido el contrato, ahí sí que parió la mula. English: When the boss found out that we lost the contract, that's […]
parisear
Parisear is a slang term used in some Latin American countries, particularly in Dominican Republic. It refers to the act of going out, strolling around, having fun or going on a date. Examples Spanish: Esta noche vamos a parisear por el centro de la ciudad. English: Tonight we are going to go out and have […]
parking
A Spanish slang term borrowed from English, used to refer to a parking lot or a car park. Examples Spanish: Vamos a encontrar un lugar en el parking para estacionar el coche. English: Let's find a spot in the parking to park the car.
parlanchin
A person who talks a lot, often excessively or more than necessary. Examples Spanish: Juan es muy parlanchín, siempre tiene una historia que contar. English: Juan is very talkative, he always has a story to tell.
parranda
A term used to describe a long, lively party or spree, often with music, dancing, and drinking. Examples Spanish: Esta noche vamos a tener una gran parranda para celebrar el cumpleaños de Juan. English: Tonight we are going to have a big party to celebrate Juan's birthday.