Spanish is an incredibly diverse language. Each country, and even regions within the same country, has developed its own unique vocabulary and expressions.
🗺️ Por Países Click on each card to discover unique expressions.
Órale Expression of agreement, surprise, or emphasis
Chido Something cool, great, or good
Neta Really, the truth
Crudo Hangover after drinking alcohol
Güey Friend, pal (colloquial)
Chamba Work / Job
Che Familiar vocative, like 'hey'
Boliche Nightclub, disco
Laburo Work / Job
Bondi Bus
Mufa Person who brings bad luck / jinx
Piola Smart, clever, sharp
Vale Okay, alright
Guay Cool, great
Chaval Boy, kid, youth
Majo Nice, pleasant, friendly
Curro Work / Job
Flipar To be blown away, greatly surprised
🔒 Colombia Premium Parce Friend, buddy
Chévere Great, cool
Jamar To eat / grub
Rumba Party, fun
Plata Money
Listo Okay, understood
🔒 Chile Premium Cachai You get it? Do you understand me?
Bacán Great, cool, entertaining
Fome Boring, dull
Chamba Work / Job (shared with Mexico)
Pololo/Polola Boyfriend / Girlfriend
Al tiro Right away, immediately
🔒 Perú Premium Pata Friend, companion
Chévere Great, cool (shared with Colombia)
Chamba Work / Job
Plata Money (shared with Colombia)
Piña To have bad luck / unlucky
Jamear To eat
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Guey / Güey Friend (similar to general Mexican güey)
Cucho Elderly person, elder (affectionate)
Mitote Party, gathering with music and dancing
Lacra Person of bad reputation / shady character
Naco Person of poor taste / tacky (colloquial)
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🇲🇽 México 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇪🇸 España 🇨🇴 Colombia
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Desbloquear Tabla 🔍 Comparativo: Lo mismo, diferente nombre The same idea in different countries.
Trabajo
Chamba
Laburo
Curro
Chamba
Genial
Chido
Bárbaro
Guay
Chévere / Bacano
Amigo
Güey / Carnal
Che / Amigo
Tío / Colega
Parce / Man
Dinero
Lana / Varo
Mango / Guita
Pasta
Plata / Platica
