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- Mexican slang is an informal language used by Mexicans in their everyday conversations. It is a mix of Spanish and indigenous languages, and it changes depending on the region, age, and social status of the speaker.
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Nov 20, 2023 · Mexican slang is both important to sound local and fun to use. This post will show you over 90 of the most common Mexican slang terms and how they are used. We will also cover why Mexican slang is so good to know and resources to practice it.
- Güey. Güey or wey is a Mexican slang word for friend. However, it can also be used to say that someone is dumb, to express surprise or annoyance. So, depending on the context, it means ‘dude’, ‘mate’, ‘pal’, ‘buddy’, ‘guy’, ‘silly’, ‘dumb’ or ‘damn’.
- 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.
- Chido. Chido is the Mexican slang word for ‘cool’ and ‘awesome’. Mexican speakers use this word to describe things and people or as an informal way to agree with something or say ‘thank you’.
- Neta. Neta or la neta is an informal synonym of ‘truth’ or ‘to be honest’. However, we can also use it as an expression to show surprise when someone is saying something to us.
Oct 10, 2024 · The world of Mexican slang is hard to make sense of if you're only a beginner Spanish speaker so here's your guide to the essential slang phrases.
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- Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a ‘pendejo’. While the word ‘pendejo’ literally means ‘pubic hair’ it’s the equivalent of calling someone ‘stupid’ or an ‘asshole’ and can be used in both an endearing way (between friends) or in an offensive way — it all depends on the tone of voice.
- Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as ‘wey’, means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. For example ‘¿Como vas, wey?’
- Chido & Padre. If you want to say something is cool, use the word ‘chido’. For example, ‘Esa camisa es muy chida‘ means, ‘That shirt is really cool!‘. You can also use the word ‘padre’ to say the same thing.
- Cabrón. While the literal translation of ‘cabrón’ is a male goat, its slang meaning is somewhat ruder. It generally translates to ‘asshole’, ‘fucker’ or ‘bitch’.
Sep 13, 2024 · Know your Chucho from your Chava and your Manu from your Meche with our expert Mexican slang nicknames guide.
May 13, 2021 · Whether you’re traveling to Mexico or just curious about language, it can be good to have a few common Mexican slang phrases under your belt. Explore popular slang expressions and fun words found around Mexico.
Apr 8, 2022 · Like most Latin American countries, a lot of our terms and slang come from observing nature and Indigenous languages. And similar to Dominican and Puerto Rican slang, Mexicans love to...
