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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.
(n.b.: this is a very offensive word in Spanish; it can and is used as an interjection, and as an emphatic, too; more details here) puta madre n.f. motherfucker; fuck off. (n.b.: very vulgar and offensive, though can be used for emphasis among close friends without giving offense) Back to Spanish. ↑ top
- 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.
Let us walk you through some of the most popular Spanish slang words and phrases throughout Latin America and Europe. We’ll cover popular Spanish slang for ‘friend’, Spanish slang for ‘cool’, Spanish slang for texting, and more. We will also break down some of the most popular slang per country so that you know what to say next time ...
Estar en la luna (absent-minded) Though this Spanish slang term literally means ‘to be at the moon’, we use it to describe someone who is figuratively a million miles away or ‘absent-minded’. If you’re en la luna, it means you are not focused or concentrating at that moment. Usage example: Pero, estáis en la luna hoy.
Feb 23, 2024 · Chévere — Cool. Literal meaning: N/A. This is yet another way to say “cool,” and is most common in Venezuela and Colombia. Its actual etymology is uncertain, but the most accepted theory is that it comes from the Kalabari language in Nigeria, where chebere means “wonderful” or “excellent.”.
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Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: Literally means to whip or lash, but in slang, it can mean to fall hard or crash. Origin: From the Spanish word “azote” meaning “whip” or “lashing.” Usage: “Se azotó con la bici y se hizo daño.” (“He crashed with his bike and got hurt.”) Aguafiestas. Meaning: Party pooper or wet blanket.
