Briago noun & adj Relatively old-fashioned word for a drunk, or alcoholic. So-called for its residents, who are known as Chilangos. Often abbreviated to simply Chivo. Equivalent of snowflake, or keyboard warrior. A verb 'chingar' is also commonly used in expressions like ' No me chingues!', or 'Vete a la chingada.' = 'Don't fuck with me! Cartel del Noroeste noun Organised crime organisation from Coahuila and Tamaulipas, dominating primarily the stretch of U.S. border from Piedras Negras to Ciudad Acua. From ome meaning two, and teotl meaning force, god or fire. The term has since come to describe the style and culture espoused by women of Sinaloa State. The expression stems from the Castilian Spanish expression for France. The green is more common, but the red is far tastier. Nini noun A person who is lazy or work-shy. 2. Chicol noun An agricultural tool consisting of a knife at the end of a long pole, used to cut ripe fruit from trees. In context, used to refer to a persons partner. ero noun A mate, or friend. I ate too much chilli.). 20 Mexican Slang Words 1. Some in Mexico still refer to the capital by its original name. A common term, between friends, to refer to one another. que peda me eche anoche (I was so drunk last night). Nice. baggin(g) Noun. Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions.pdf - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. e.g. Dinero mata carita expression The proposal that in the eyes of women, money and wealth are more important that good looks in a man. The majority of crimes using vehicles committed in Mexicos side of the U.S. border region are done using autos chocolates. i.e. Chiflar y comer pinole, no poder expression Meaning it is impossible to do two things well at the same time. Cejas Tepiteas noun False painted-on eyebrows, usually in a very garish style. Chaln noun An employee, most often in the context of physical labour. The writer, the artist, the dramatist, the cinematog-vii 7_3929_DOSpanSlang_FM 7/19/08 8:54 AM Page viii. Spanish vocabulary lists available: 100 useful adjectives (A to M) 100 useful adjectives (N to Z) 100 useful adverbs. Here are a few more words and phrases that you should learn if you're a beginner to the language. Dar la cara verb In a situation of conflict or disagreement, of a party to present themselves in person to respond. Aeromosa noun An air hostess, originally for Aeromexico, but can be used for any airline. Gasolinazo noun A sudden hike in gasoline prices. Chavo/chava Gero A person of European ethnicity. Coward. Also Travieso & Tremendo. Not applicable in the context of tipping a waiter. Cacas title Despective nickname applied to bad individuals. It's often used in a very funny way to indicate friend or homie but I can't tell what it means. Vamos a echar una bohemia (Lets get together for a drink and a sing-song/knees-up). Lencha noun Despective and offensive word for lesbian. This comes from the phrase tener el colmillo largo. 9. Literally to skate. 1. noun Offensive term used to denigrate the target. Mira esa madre! (Look at this shit!). Choncho 1. adj Thick, or filled to bursting. They are usually extremely colourful characters. Flaqueando verb To struggle. verb To engage in light-hearted conversation. Toma, para que te persines. ( Pay me what I want! Fue una ganga! (I got it for 100 pesos, it was a steal!). An abbreviation of the phrase Verle la cara de pendejo". Ese cantante les encanta a las viejas (Women love that singer). Perchern noun A jumbo-sized caballito. Cura noun A Baja-Californian word for something amusing. Pinole noun A dry mix of ground corn flour, sugar, cinnamon and other spices, which can be either eaten on its own, or mixed with liquid to make atole. e.g. Equivalent of skeletons in the closet in English. Tequila noun A highly regulated mezcal, certified and distilled in the state of Jalisco, made from the blue agave genus of the maguey plant species. This is a glossary intended to inform those who want to know the meanings of common Mexican terms, not to stir up controversy or ill-feeling. People who grow up in a Mexican culture within the United States. ( Would anyone like to try my ceviche? e.g. i.e. Escupe Lupe exclam Sacrilegious and offensive expression demanding that a person hurry up and play, most commonly used in dominoes. A los taxistas, este gasolinazo nos esta dando en la torre (This gas-price hike is badly affecting us taxi drivers.). In a football team, if one of the teams defenders is clearly a weaker player than his colleagues, then he is the potato, and should be targeted in order to win. Traer Pual verb To have very convincing points of argument, which can change another persons mind or opinion. It means "I hope you get fucked by a fish". e.g. e.g. Chonguitos noun The term for crossing ones fingers in the hope of receiving good luck. Chulada de maiz prieto exclam Expression which is descriptive of how excellent or high quality something is. Chaqueta can also mean jacket, but it can mean masturbation too. Putiza noun A ferocious beating. De Huevos adj Excellent, or very impressive. 'Me cago en la leche' literally means 'I crap in the milk' and is used to express anger or annoyance. chaparro Normally, you'd say someone is bajo if they're short (referring to their height), but Mexican slang calls for the word chaparro . El tiene mucha lana (He has a lot of money). Literally, to be raw. Mira ese guey con la luz verde, que no se mueve. The etymology of this slang stems from the name Graciela, which is similar enough to the word Cerveza to be substituted for it in slang vernacular. Lucha Libre noun Mexican show-wrestling, similar to WWE-style shows in the USA. Patinada verb The action of mopping ones plate after finishing a meal. exclam Expressing frustration or annoyance. adj Descriptive of an individual who is easy-going, happy or relaxed. Literally to be in the guava orchard. Chapn noun Slang word for a Guatemalan individual. Andarse Comiendo verb To be having regular, casual sex with an individual. noun A novice, or person without adequate experience. Stems from the days of mounted highwaymen, who would rob carriages on horseback. Sobaquera noun A jumbo-sized wheat tortilla, prepared in Sonora and Chihuahua, so-called because they are so large they must be rolled along the length of the arm, inevitably making them come into contact with the armpit, or sobaca. e.g. bueno hello la pachanga party el chupe booze chafa crappy codo cheap el cantn house el aventn ride el mole mole agitado bummed out abusado look out chingn badass el chingo shitload Chale! 2. Pedo While the literal translation of pedo is fart, the word is commonly used in Mexican sayings: Peda noun A drinking session, or event at which one goes to drink. Take the money, or get shot. Explicar con peras y manzanas To explain something in a very basic way, to ensure people understand. Vali (Madre) exclam Descriptive of a thing which is finished, or broken. lets do it!, sure!. ongos are built specifically to evade the attention of the authorities, and are well-disguised from the outside. e.g. The animals heart, lungs and liver. Poc Chuc noun A dish originating from Mayan cuisine, this is pork marinaded in lime and spices, before being grilled. Hola = Hello. Note: While tacos outside of Mexico are generally seen as friend hard-shell tortillas, these are not generally found within Mexico, and are rather classed as 'Tex-Mex cusine. It depends on who is saying it and with Meridano noun A native of the city of Mrida. The oxford dictionary of slang. Changuitos noun Crossed-fingers, and in expectance of good luck. Chayote noun Money given (usually by governments or authorities) to journalists in exchange for favourable coverage. expression Who paid? This expression is an irregular verb in that it has no real infinitive, or any other grammatical form other than the third-person past tense. pasar. Que hubole exclam More informal version of Que hubo. I-Griega noun The letter Y. Flauta noun A deep-fried rolled-up taco, so called because it looks like a flute. Tasojkamatik expression Thank You in the Nahuatl language. Son of a bitch. Chavindeca noun A dish native to the tierra caliente reigon of Michoacan State, consisting meat and cheese sandwiched between two large grilled corn tortillas,. Atascada/o adjective Descriptive of a person who wants everything for themself. The expression comes from the Mexican-American war (1846-1848) in which the U.S. Army infantry uniforms were coloured green, giving rise to the pidgin English saying among the Mexican population Green Go Home, which was shorted to Gringo. Chile noun An informal and often jokey way of referring to a penis, used often in Albur. For example, running a red light in your vehicle, or being cut up in traffic. Montalayo noun Provincial word for the mixture of cooked entrails from an animal. Cana al aire noun A non-committal sexual fling. Literally to rub ones loins in order to achieve something. Also, Guey and wey. Commonly found as a suffix in place names. They are known as extremely brutal gangsters, and responsible for a severe escalation in the form gang violence has taken in Mexico. Te gusta el chile verdad?. chavo What's up, chavo? Used to signify the difference between the letters B and V, which are pronounced similarly. e.g. Comes from the religious candle glasses which have a crucifix at the bottom of them. No manches exclam A polite way of saying No Mames. Horchata noun A popular beverage made from the starchy water resulting from the boiling of rice, which is sweetened for consumption. A very thin or emaciated person or animal. A Spanish pronunciation of Gangs. Tultepec (Mountain of Tule). Sape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. e.g. In this paper the creation of two important relevant resources for the double entendre and humour recognition problem in Mexican Spanish is described: a morphological dictionary and a. La neta es que me cagas (The truth be told, you are very irritating). oye, echame la mano (hey, give me a hand). Pueta noun Male masturbation. Shiv exclam Cheers in the Zapotec indigenous language, native to southern Oaxaca. Literally money trumps a pretty face. List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. Echar Aguas verb To keep an eye out, or watch for approaching danger. Te escribo por whats (Ill write to you on WhatsApp). Pepenar verb To search through a large array of things for something specific. Chelada noun Synonym of Michelada. Chaquistle noun A small species of mosquito, or midge. Penultima noun The final beverage of a drinking session, the final drink being the one taken before you die. e.g. Also Apachurrado. PG Abbreviation of Peje, given that the letters themselves are pronounced Pe-Je. Equivalent of spill the beans. Guayabo, estar en el expression Of an enamoured individual, to be in the honeymoon or crazy love period of a romantic relationship, oftne used in connection with regular sexual activity. Elevate your Spanish with a Premium subscription today! So-called because they have run away from Mexico. Kiosko noun A rural towns main square. Mexican slang for someone with a tacky, or poor attitude, and is considered less sophisticated than your regular member of society. e.g. Pocho is an Americanized Mexican-American. Comerse verb To have sex with someone. adj Anything hailing from the north of the country, the north being generally considered anything north Zacatecas. e.g. Comedic term for the Diana the Huntress statue, which is a common sight in Mexican cities, given that the figure is bare-breasted. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Love and Marriage . Cohete noun A pistol. This is used like 'fuck you'. Disclaimer: These translations and definitions have been done to the best of my knowledge, and without prejudice or malice. Corunda noun A style of tamal originating from Michoacan, consisting of soft white corn dough, served with tomato sauce and cream. Anda chirundo por la casa (He goes around the house butt-naked). No le sube agua al tinaco expression Signfiying that an individual is not very intelligent. e.g. Often heard at football games when the goalkeeper takes his goalkick. Dar Culo verb Of something to make a person nervous or scared. The domiciles are usually slum-like, and paracaidistas often arrive in force, and are later very difficult to remove. noun The figure of Death. 41 noun A homosexual. 10. tirar a la portera. Puta is incredibly versatile, found in Spanish all over the world and even in English when code-switching.. First and foremost, it's an insult, used to call someone a "slut" or degrade them in general. Hijo de la Chingada: noun/exclam. Vaso Michelado A frosted glass with condiments prepared to be mixed with beer. Defeo An antiquated term for a native of Mexico City, given that the capital state was once named Distrito Federal. Chido Chido means cool, awesome. Lana noun Money. Panga noun A small fishing boat. Te mamaste expression Saying meaning that the subject has gone beyond the normal boundaries, in either a good or bad sense. adj Descriptive of the climate, when it is very hot and humid. michael lombard actor obituary; justinas duknauskas biography; organic valley grassmilk yogurt discontinued Chicano A Mexican-American. A task which takes a great deal of effort, Chingarse algo verb To steal, shoplift or nick something. Mayalandia noun Affectionate nicknames for the southeast of Mexico, i.e. I have a lot of work.. Ojete noun Asshole, given that the technical meaning of the word is a circular perforation or opening. No maaaa exclam Common way of saying No mames, particularly in messaging applications. Cuete noun A pistol or gun, another way of pronouncing cohete. Also Cohete, Cuete. Chamba mata grilla expression The proposal that it is more important to work hard than to complain and fight. Chilangolandia noun Mexico City. Common Mexican Slang Words and Expressions 1. Gorgojo noun A insect pest which damages corn and bean crops. Zape noun A firm telling off, or bollocking. Choro noun A tall story, most likely false. This English-Spanish Dictionary of Health Related Terms was developed for the use by health care personnel and other professionals working with the Latino population in the United States. Diablito noun Electric power illicitly redirected from the main power grid. To take advantage of someone, or screw someone over. Gila noun Also; loba, vampira, gatita, zorra. This expression originates with the founding social classes of the Sinaloa Cartel. Monda noun Penis. Esa madre ya no sirve (That thing doesnt work anymore). El Gabacho The United States, or an American person when used in the personal context. e.g. Tiene buen rollo, el guey. (The guy tells a good story). e.g. noun Appellation referring to a young man, equivalent of dude, or mate. Literally a cardboard palate. e.g. Why a dictionary of Spanish slang or any slang for that matter? Fresa may refer to: . Literally, I sell tomatoes, not marbles. By the way, I am mentioning picking up cheap comics and children's books . Traes pual sobre el presidente (Youre right about the President). This introduction describes why, how and for whom this book was written, why it is original, and what it contains. Pasar por los huevos verb To ignore something or someone, usually with contempt. In Mexican culture, corn is the most delicious and commonly eaten carbohydrate, and maiz prieto means dark-coloured corn. Ese wey es bien entrn (Hes quick with his fists). e.g. e.g. e.g. Relleno noun Colloquial term for a King card in a deck of playing cards. Que te den por culo. tobacco, cannabis, etc. 10. de plano no apareci (He just straight-up didnt show). A very beautiful and typically-Mexican expression. Im not picky, Ill eat anything). noun A provincial term for a more densely populated urban area. Hacer con las nalgas verb To do something in a slap-dash, or low-quality, manner. Everybody understands it in Mxico. e.g. Furthermore, a semantic dictionary was generated as complement to the morphological dictionary. Get a move on!, or Hurry Up!. Often used to express surprise at something of which one disapproves. A steal. Pulque noun The fermented juice of the agave, turned into a popular alcoholic drink, generally with an ABV of around 5%. El Chapo is Un/El Choncho. Hampn noun A gangster, from the word hampa. The lime is more valuable than the sand, and therefore by trading one for the other, he who receives the sand ends up worse-off. (Didn't you know that Jaime had an affair with his secretary?) Colmilludo noun A person with a great deal of experience, or wisdom. Me la pel (They performed fellatio upon me), exclam Offensive and aggressive insult. Mixteco noun Indigenous peoples native to the northern sierras of Oaxaca state. Also Aeromosa, Sobrecarga. ', indicating one is at the service of another. noun A person hailing from the north of the country. A synset is a Carnitas noun A preparation of pork in its confit (i.e. e.g. e.g. REcaptured finally after two jailbreaks in 2016, and since serving a prison sentence in the USA. Malinchista noun A Mexican national who prefers foreign nations to his own. Literally, to have a long canine tooth, referring to predatory animals who, when they have survived for a long time in the wild, have very long and sharp teeth, and are expert in the hunting of their prey. The original piatas are a ball with seven spikes protruding from them, designed to represent the seven deadly sins. Equivalent in English is nice from far; far from nice., Dar en la Torre expression To exert pressure, or inflict damage, upon an opponent or rival. mi ex-novio se port muy gacho conmigo (My ex-boyfriend treated me very badly). La Roa noun Any form of skin disease or rash. e.g. Ser la leche. Haz patria, mata a un chilango expression Common expression comically noting ones dislike of the chilangos, or Mexico City natives. e.g. Thus, those members of the mountain peasant classes who became the barons of local narcotic production became known as buchnes (from buche, meaning throat) he of the swollen throat. e.g. Costar un Huevo expression For something to be very expensive, or require a great deal of effort. A drinking session. Best example are street tacos. Dont be offended if you are called Gero, its not an offensive term. Me Caga exclam Expression meaning something or someone is irritating, or makes you angry. Sincronizada noun A dish created by taking two (generally wheat) tortillas and making sandwich out of them, with a filling, and preparing them on a grill. Se lo ech al plato (She fucked him). Also Pueta. La Paleta noun The effects on an individual of consuming too much marijuana. e.g. 2. By their means is often said in a sentence what would otherwise take an hour to express. An Ox (castrated bull). Batucada noun The moment during a party (usually a Quinceaera or a wedding) in which party favors such as fancy dress, balloons, or other fun items, are distributed amongst guests. noun Slang term equivalent of mate or buddy. En Chinga: adj Hurried, or under pressure. El gol de Salah gol era una chulada (Salah scored a beautiful goal). Choco/a noun An indigenous tribe native to Tabasco State. Me la pelas! e.g. Teporocho noun A common alcoholic, or vagrant. Ahuevo exclam An exclamation in the affirmative. Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. bag off Verb. No seas rajn. A dictionary of slang - "B" - Slang and colloquialisms of the UK. Gangoso noun An individual who speaks with a very nasal voice, and often with a cleft palate, rendering them unable to pronounce words exactly. e.g. 9. Pronounced 'Tasosh Ka Ma Tik. Padre adj Excellent, or of outstanding quality. Colmillo Largo expression Denoting a persons wisdom or experience, often used in the context of business. Que traigo? Traete un pomo. ( What shall I bring? This way a representative meaning for each entry of the sexual slang dictionary is provided. Ensear el cobre verb Of a person, to reveal an ugly or darker side, having previously preserved a more acceptable veneer. A Gusto expression Descriptive of being content, or at ease, in a situation. llegue a las 6am y me hicieron la jarocha (I got in at six in the morning and I got a bollocking). adjective Vulgar, or foul-mouthed. This can mean really amazing or really awful, depending on how you use it - think something like 'sick' in English. Caparazn noun The hard skin or armour of an animal. Mala Copa adj Descriptive of a person who cannot hold their drink, becomes drunk easily, or is prone to foolishness once drunk. Hijole exclam A polite saying expressing surprise or confusion. Also Fulana/o de tal. If you're looking to learn more about American slang, look no further. Stems from the phrase Mndame. Common in the DR and Puerto Rico, locals use "Jevo/Jeva" when referring to someone they're casually dating. Hocico, Tener Caliente el expression Literally to have a warm snout, this in an expression used to denote a persons stage of enibriation, when after having had a few alcoholic drinks, to have a desire to drink more. noun The act of relaxation, or doing nothing and taking it easy. Llevar gallo verb To bring a musical troupe to a persons home, usually in the middle of the night, to serenade them. Tragar Camote expression To be unattentive, or distracted. exclam Expression used to indicate irritation or annoyance at another person. e.g. Dote noun A dowry paid by the grooms side of the family. To find you other/better half. A term for a person of inferior intellect. Joven, le encargo la cuenta, y las de la casa, por favor (Waiter, please can we have the check, and the final drinks on the house). Verga noun. Tends to be regional term to Chilangos. Comes from the word for rocket. e.g. Este pinche guey como me caga (This fucking guy really pisses me off). Desangelado adj For a place to be dead, as in with no one there. Soltar el borrego Literally to release the sheep. e.g. Gandalla. Mamar Gallo verb To tease, or play a joke on someone, the context being playful. This is 100% a Caribbean Spanish slang term. Commonly eaten in Mexico and the wider region. Literally to reveal the copper, given that in comparison to gold, which is of a similar colour, copper is a baser metal. Se la anda comiendo (Hes been shagging her). Que Cura! (What a laugh!). This phrase comes from a brand of unfiltered cigarettes named Faros (Lighthouses), which were rolled in a specific paper, which smokers found pleasant to lick before lighting up. Charolear verb To work as a waiter, or waiting tables. Literally to cost a testicle. Lo llam a cagarlo (She called him up to give him a telling off). Me da culo ir a Acapulco (Im scared of going to Acapulco). Zacate noun A provincial and agricultural term for weeds, or unwanted plant growth on a field. An individual who one cannot take seriously. Asada in which all the ingredients are grilled over coal before being mashed together into a sauce. e.g. Guarapo noun The act of fellatio. Pichicatear verb To haggle over price, usually with a miserly attitude. Contrary to popular misconception, "Mexican" is not a racial or ethnic group. Chamba is the Mexican slang word for 'work' or 'job'.. Tengo mucha chamba. African American slang is a signicant part of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and an important component of American . To be born with a silver spoon in your mouth. The puta doctor kept my packet and said I . Parar los tacos expression To stop someones train of thought, in an effort to indicate that they are getting the wrong idea. Clamato noun A tomato juice-based drink, with seafood flavouring, which is most often mixed with sauces, Bloody Mary style, to make clamato preparado. Chambear verb To work for pay. Ap noun North Mexican way of saying Pap (father). Chirundo adj Naked. Buey noun Has many spellings, but this is the correct one. A coloufully-decorated papier-mach figure, which is filled with candies and sweets, suspended from a rope, and beaten with a bat by blindfolded participants, until the contents are released. In Mexican slang, chamarra means jacket. Zcalo noun A town or citys main square. It can be seen here. e.g. The location of many car accidents. Literally, to withstand a caning. As in You dont need to ask permission, its your own to give. A clown. Sign up with your email address to get notifications about Alasdairs latest work. Campal noun A brawl, or fight involving more than two pugilists. Any other rules will be found in your grammar sheets. Therefore, Quin pomp chelas? (who bought the beers?) Ni de pedo exclam No way! e.g. : exclam Common insult which is relatively self explanatory. Frijoles chinos noun Colloquial term for refried beans. A jartera is, basically, a big meal.The word comes from harto, which generally means "tired", but sometimes it's used as "satisfied" or "satiated."If you say Qu jartera!, that means that you're extremely full.Good for you! Me caga exclam It, or someone, irritates me. Literally, the water doesnt reach the cistern. Ya Llovi exclam Signifying that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time an event occurred. Topure noun Indigenous term for rich, red, loamy soil, found particularly in volcanic regions. In U.S. slang, this term is translated into the pejorative wetback. Halcon noun A cartel lookout, or spy. Most often heard as the phrase Me caga(s). noun Chicano word for organised crime gangs in the U.S. of non-hispanic heritage. Banter. Ay, que guarro eres (Ugh, youre so vulgar). Chiquilique noun A sea creature known in English as a Pacific Mole Crab. Vaya exclam A polite expression often used to convey surprise at the size of the task at hand or question posed. Equivalent to guy, or bloke. politics, socially, etc. Tenemos tiempo que no bochincheamos (Its been ages since we tore it up.). Malaguea, a la expression Something which is done in a deceptive, or cheating, manner. e.g. V Grande noun The letter B. ALV acronym A La Verga, roughly equivalent of fuck it/this. 2. verb To make a mistake. the speaker referring to himself or herself. Either economically, or in a situation which one is not apt to handle. Ruletero noun A taxi driver. Oye, cuculuste! (Hey, curly!). Paladar de Cartn noun Descriptive of a person with poor taste in food. Mexico. Every Spanish learner living in Spain should know how to say: "Quiero ir de tapas" (I want to go for tapas). This common word comes from the Raramuri language, in which Guaru means big. Bajo noun The region of central Mexico, running from Puebla State in the east, and comprising Mexico City and the region up to Zacatecas in the northwest. Also el del estribo. Echar al plato verb To have sex with someone; literally to put them on your plate, in the context of the phrase andarse comiendo. Valer Madre verb Of something to come to an end, break or become defunct. e.g. Comes from the fact that anglophones pronounce their ethnicity as Meksicanos, therefore Ksicanos = Chicanos. Enchilar verb To annoy or anger someone. Fijado adj Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or takes everything very personally. A Toda Madre adj Excellent, or first class. Cacharpo noun The bus drivers assistant, or conductor on public transport. Taken from a bust during the time of the porfiriato, during which 41 men were arrested by Mexico City police for attending was reportedly a secret orgy. Literally Reverend Idiot'. cooked in its own fat), most famously from Michoacan. noun Penis, in the region of the Yucatan Peninsula. Tener sangre azul. 2. noun A good friend or personal acquaintance in whom one has confidence. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa . (also used in Spain) 36. Patn noun An asshole in the figurative sense. A su madre! Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can . Sobres exclam Expressing the affirmative. Para quien es pendejo, donde queda, pierde. (For he who is smart, wherever he lands, its green. It is a shortened version of the phrase Que Vergonsoso (how shameful/embarrassing). Chinga tu madre! As in, something which one might not want to do. See also pal chesco. Asafata noun An air hostess. Fresa (Preppy) 5. Literally to eat clown. Equivalent of I beg you pardon?. For example, if a Mexican national calls a Mexican-American "pocho," it might be offensive and his way of saying "You're Spanish isn't good enough" or "You aren't a real Mexican." However, a lot of Chicanos call themselves this. Poca-madre adj Depending entirely on context it can mean: 1. Para que persinarse expression Said to accompany a gift or payment, usually of money, to the recipient, signifying that they might make the religious sign of the cross. Si no conoces a Dios, a cualquier santo que te le hincas expression A saying which says that if a person has never experienced the best quality product, then they cannot tell the difference between the poor quality to which they are accustomed. venezuela, venezuelan, slang, venezolano, eslang, jerga, idioma, espaol, Thinking of Moving to Mexico? Jinetear verb To rob, most often with the use of violence. Also Chilangazo. Groseria noun. 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