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4 days ago · 2. Pedo. Pedo is one of the most robust Mexican slang words. Its meaning depends on the phrase you use: Echarse un pedo – To fart. Estar pedo – To be drunk. Ponerse pedo – To get drunk. No hay pedo – No biggie / No problem. Ni pedo – It is what it is / Oh well.
- Cabrón. Cabrón as a palabrota evolved from the literal meaning of the word in English, which is ‘huge goat’. It translates to English as ‘bastard’. The word was used to describe men who were unfaithful to their partners.
- Puta/ hijo de puta. In English, we have the phrase ‘son of a bitch’, which is exactly what hijo de puta translates to. To get a bit technical, puta translates to English as ‘bitch’, while hijo means ‘son’ or ‘daughter’.
- Gilipollas. There’s a whole story behind this Spanish curse word. Some say it originates from several centuries ago when a man named Don Baltasar Gil, was looking for suitors for his daughters.
- Carajo. This Spanish curse word has quite a few meanings. It can translate to English as ‘fuck’, ‘shit’ or ‘damn’. It can also refer to male genitalia as a pejorative insult.
- Qué padre! — Cool! This phrase’s literal translation, “How father!” , doesn’t make much sense at all, but it can be understood to mean “cool!” or “awesome!”
- Me vale madre — I don’t care. This phrase is used to say “I don’t care.” It’s not quite a curse, but it can be considered offensive in more formal situations.
- Poca madre — Really cool. Literally translated as “little mother,” this phrase is used to describe something really cool. Once again, this phrase can be considered offensive (and is mostly used among groups of young men).
- Fresa — Preppy. Literally a “strawberry,” a fresa is not something you want to be. Somewhat similar to the word “preppy” in the United States, a fresa is a young person from a wealthy family who’s self-centered, superficial and materialistic.
Pedo / Peda – Drunk. A ‘ pedo ’ is a ‘ fart ’, but in Mexican slang it also means ‘drunk’ –. Estoy pedo; no puedo manejar. I’m drunk; I can’t drive. Like ‘ wey ‘ and ‘ madre ’, ‘ pedo ‘ is a bone-fide starlet of Mexican slang; mosey on down to my article on ALL THINGS ‘PEDO’ if you’d like to know more.
Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: To stamp or tap one’s feet, especially when dancing. Origin: From “zapato” which means shoe in Spanish. Usage: “Zapateó con fuerza al ritmo de la música flamenca.” (“She stamped her feet forcefully to the rhythm of the flamenco music.”) Back to Top. That’s it for our list of Spanish slang!
Oct 10, 2024 · No mames (literally means ‘don’t suck it’) is one of the most ubiquitous Mexican swearwords. From expressing surprise and shock to outrage, no mames loosely translates to ‘no fucking way’ or ‘what the fuck’. If you’re in the presence of elders, the tamer no manches expresses the same sentiment. Oh, and mamadas can mean both ...
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Mar 19, 2024 · The Vibrant Tapestry of Latino Slang. Spanish slang, much like the diverse cultures it represents, is a constantly evolving tapestry, weaving together influences from indigenous languages, historical events, and even English words. In this section, we’ll explore some key slang terms that are essential to sounding like a local in various ...