In Mexico, carnal is a very popular slang word to say ‘friend’, ‘buddy’, ‘pal’ or ‘mate’. In its slang form, it’s also used as a synonym of ‘brother’. However, in standard...
Category: Mexican Slang
Without a doubt, 'neta' is one word that you have to get familiar with when traveling to Mexico or talking to Mexican native speakers. This word is the slang translation for 'the truth', 'really?'...
Hands down, güey or wey is one the most popular Mexican words. So, if you’re interested in learning Mexican Spanish, this term is a must. Regardless of how common this word might be, many new...
'De la patada' is a Mexican phrase that we use as a synonym of 'very bad' or 'awful'. Depending on the context, it could also be used to express that you 'don't like someone very much'. As a result,...
'Gacho' is the opposite of the Mexican slang word 'chido'. As a result, depending on the context, this word could mean 'awful', 'bad', 'ugly' or 'mean'. What does 'Gacho' mean? Translation...
In Mexican slang, 'cantón' is a synonym of the word 'casa'. As a result, the English translation would be 'place' or 'house'. What does 'Cantón' mean? Translation #1: It's the Mexican slang...
'Compa' is a very popular slang word among Mexicans. Although it has two meanings, the most famous one is as a synonym of 'friend', 'buddy' or 'pal'. What does 'Compa' mean? Translation #1:...
Sometimes you go out with your friends and you feel like paying what you all consume, as a result, in Mexico, we say 'Pichar'. We also use this slang word when we want to ask a person to pay/buy...
It's very likely that you have heard 'de volada' in different contexts. However, 'Andar de volada' or 'Andar de volado' express that a person is 'flirting'. What does ‘Andar de volada’...
It's common to confuse or think that 'de volada' has something to do with planes and flying, in reality, Mexican people use it as a slang phrase to say 'quick' or 'fast'. What does ‘de...
Mexican Spanish has a lot of slang words and 'Chafa' is one of the most common ones. Depending on the context, means that an object is pirated or that it has bad quality. Therefore, it can also be...
If you have Mexican friends or you just like to watch Mexican tv shows, it's very likely that you heard the word 'Chorro' before. This is Mexican slang for the Spanish word 'mucho' - meaning 'a lot'....