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This is the transcript for S'mores, Elvis and a Cubano, which aired on January 13, 2022.
Feb 21, 2024 · The vibrant tapestry of Cuban Spanish is a testament to the island’s rich historical, cultural, and social milieu. This paper delves into the linguistic phenomena that contribute to the uniqueness of Cuban Spanish, with a particular focus on idioms, slang, and metaphorical extensions.
- Why Learn Cuban Slang?
- The Cuban Accent
- ¿Qué Bolá?
- Acere/Asere
- Yuma
- Máquina
- Guagua
- Botella
- Le Ronca El Mango
- Ajustador
Cuba is home to over 11 million residents, while over 1.5 million Cuban American live in the U.S., primarily in Florida. This makes Cuban Spanish one of the most widely spoken varieties of Spanish in the Caribbean region. But Cuban Spanish has some notable differences from Latin American Spanish, partly because of the large number of immigrants fro...
Before we get into specific Cuban slang words and phrases, it’s important to understand how the Cuban accent differs from other varieties of Spanish. One notable difference is that Cuban speakers often drop or weaken the final consonant of a word, especially the letter s. This means the word esos may sound more like esoh. Another difference, shared...
One of the most common phrases in Cuban Spanish, that translates to “What’s up?” or “How’s it going?” Alternatives include “¿Qué bolero?” and “¿Qué vuelta?” 1. ¿Qué bolá? (What’s up?)
Acere is a term of friendship, similar to “dude”, “buddy”, or “mate”. You wouldn’t use it in more formal settings, but you’ll hear it often among friends. This word originally comes from the Efik language of Nigeria and isn’t found in other Spanish dialects. 1. ¿Acere, qué bolá contigo? (Dude, what’s up with you?)
Yuma is similar to the word “gringo” and refers to foreigners, especially those from the U.S. Cubans don’t mean it offensively, so don’t take it personally if you hear it! 1. Esos turistas son yumas. (Those tourists are foreigners.)
Spanish has several different words for “car,” including carro, coche, and auto. In Cuba, it’s máquina, which is the Spanish word for “machine.” 1. Cuba es conocida por sus máquinas antiguas. (Cuba is known for its antique cars.)
This word comes from the Canary Islands and is how Cubans refer to a bus, instead of the word autobús, which is used in other Spanish-speaking regions. 1. ¿Vamos a ir en guagua? (Are we going by bus?)
Literally the word for “bottle,” in Cuban Spanish, it refers to hitchhiking or giving a ride to somebody. 1. ¡Vamos a coger botella! (Let’s catch a ride!)
This colorful expression literally translates to “the snore of the mango,” and is used to say that something is too much or too extreme. 1. Le ronca el mango estar lejos de casa. (It’s so hard to be far from home.)
This word is a colloquial way of talking about a bra. 1. ¿Dónde está mi ajustador? (Where is my bra?)
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