When learning Mexican Slang ‘No manches’ is one of the most important phrases that you need to add to your vocabulary. Depending on the context, this slang phrase could mean ‘No way’, ‘Come...
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Cuate is another common slang word for young Mexicans. Although it has some other meanings, for young people ‘cuate’ is very popular as a synonym of ‘friend’. What does ‘Cuate’...
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...
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...
How Do Mexicans Greet? – General Rules and Common Mexican Greetings
If you are learning Spanish and planning to visit Mexico, then you should learn some Mexican greetings. This highly overlooked aspect of Spanish is essential to break the ice and start a conversation...
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:...
What does ‘chava’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, chava is an informal word that speakers use to call or to refer to a young woman. As a result, it can be translated as ‘girl’ or ‘gal’....
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'....
If you are studying Spanish, surely, you already noticed how much this language could vary depending on the country in which you are. Although these variations do not affect grammar rules, they will...
Usually, when learning Spanish with a book or a course, one of the topics that teachers use to measure the new students' progress is ordering food in a restaurant. Although this is actually a very...
One of the funnier points of confusion non-native speakers face are Mexican nicknames for given names. Although in English you also have different variations for given names (i.e., Bob – Robert),...
Understanding native speakers is not always easy. Furthermore, sometimes, it feels that you are not making any progress in becoming more fluent and natural. One thing that connects all of us together...
When learning Spanish, most students find that understanding a native Spanish speaker can be really challenging. The problem is that books and language apps don't show you how to speak slang and...
For many people learning Spanish, one of the most interesting topics is picking up slang expressions. If you have Mexican friends or you're planning to visit Mexico, you'll realize that understanding...
If you ask a Mexican for the best place to eat tacos, they’re most likely to tell you to go to a stand rather than a restaurant. And (usually) they are right, eating tacos from a stand is way...