Mexican slang Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does the slang term ‘güey’ mean?
It means ‘dude’ or ‘guy’ and is used informally to refer to a friend or acquaintance.
True or False: ‘Chido’ means something is cool or awesome.
True
Fill in the blank: In Mexican slang, ‘pendejo’ can refer to a _____ or foolish person.
idiot
What is the meaning of ‘chingón’ in Mexican slang?
It refers to someone who is excellent or badass.
What does ‘carnal’ mean?
It means ‘brother’ or ‘close friend.’
What is a common use of ‘no mames’?
It is used to express disbelief or surprise, similar to ‘no way’ or ‘are you kidding me?’
What does ‘fresa’ mean in slang?
It refers to a person who is snobby or pretentious, often associated with upper-class youth.
True or False: ‘Vale madre’ means something is worthless or of no importance.
True
What is the slang term for ‘money’ in Mexican Spanish?
’ lana ‘
What does ‘morro’ mean?
It means ‘kid’ or ‘young person.’
Multiple Choice: What does ‘chingar’ mean? A) To break B) To fuck C) To help
B) To fuck
Fill in the blank: ‘Hueva’ refers to _____ or laziness.
laziness
What does ‘gacho’ mean?
It means something is bad or unpleasant.
True or False: ‘Chamba’ refers to a job or work.
True
What is the meaning of ‘jato’ in slang?
It means ‘house’ or ‘home.’
What does ‘codo’ mean?
It means ‘stingy’ or ‘cheap.’
Multiple Choice: What does ‘pisto’ refer to? A) Food B) Alcohol C) Music
B) Alcohol
Fill in the blank: ‘Loco’ translates to _____ in English.
crazy
What does ‘pedo’ commonly refer to?
It can mean a problem or issue, and it is also used in the phrase ‘estar pedo’ meaning to be drunk.
True or False: ‘Culero’ is a term of endearment.
False
What is the slang term for ‘girl’ in Mexican Spanish?
‘chava’
What does ‘mamalón’ mean?
It refers to something that is very cool or impressive.
Fill in the blank: ‘Tranza’ refers to a _____ or scam.
trick
What does ‘bato’ mean?
It means ‘guy’ or ‘dude.’
