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Oct 25, 2022 · Slang terms can make a huge difference when learning Spanish. For that reason, in this article, you’ll learn 51 common Mexican slang words and phrases we Mexicans use on a daily basis. I’ll include definitions and examples of how to use these terms.
- 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.
- Órale. This is a tricky one because it can be used in different contexts. It is commonly used to express that you are on board with something. Confusingly enough, it can also mean “Please”, “Wow!”
- Provechito. You’ll be hearing this a lot when you go out to a restaurant. It’s the friendliest way to wish someone “Bon appétit” in Mexican style (because we love adding –ito to every word in the dictionary)
- Pancho. As a proper noun, Pancho is the nickname of your friend’s uncle Francisco. As an abstract noun, pancho means an unfounded and unnecessary drama or tantrum.
- Escuincle. Mexican moms call their kids escuincle when they are misbehaving. The literal translation is “brat”.
Feb 14, 2011 · Although it never hurts to know the “ hola !” greeting, you may be hailed with a slangy “ quihubo !” a Mexican version of “what’s up?” Someone who shouts “ aguas !” isn’t announcing the arrival...
Sep 17, 2014 · Seriously the slang we use vary so much from country to country that sometimes we can’t understand each other. So here’s this article to make you laugh a little, and make you feel like one of my Latino friends for a moment.
Dec 16, 2014 · Mexico Humor. by Rulo Luna Ramos Dec 16, 2014. 1. We’re not rude — it’s just that… Mexican humor goes hand-in-hand with mockery. But this shouldn’t be taken offensively; it’s just our way of socializing. The closer the relationship, the harder the mockery. It’s simple, funny, and a little bit awkward. 2.
Feb 12, 2007 · Its various tenses are used for a delightful array of insults like chingadera (“fucked-up situation”), chingazos (“punches thrown”), and chinga tu madre, cabrón (“Go fuck your mother, asshole”)....
