In general, you can use it to express the foulest, rudest, and most aggressive sentiments. Or, if there is a lot of something, traffic for example, you can say HAY UN CHINGO DE TRAFICO. CHINGAR (vulgar) – Much like English’s beloved f-word, CHINGAR has a wide range of uses – from describing something positively – CHINGON – to negatively – DE LA CHINGADA. ¡NO MANCHES! – The literal meaning is ridiculous, but this is used like “no way!” or “come on!” Look out for ¡NO MAMES!, the vulgar equivalent.Ģ. On a similar note, PADRE (father) means good or cool while MADRE (mother) usually means bad. If you don’t hear this word 100 times a day, you aren’t off the tourist track yet. You can make great phrases with it too, such as the aforementioned ¿QUE PEDO?Ĥ. “I’m fucking drunk.” A drunken party or a binge is UNA PEDA. CUAL ES TU PINCHE PEDO means “what’s your fucking problem?”Īs an adjective it means drunk. NO HAY PEDO is a substitute for NO HAY BRONCA, no problem. As a noun it usually means problem, or more literally, fart. PEDO (vulgar) – This word is as versatile as the tortilla, but, unlike the tortilla, rarely appropriate. ¿QUE ONDA? – Along with ¿QUE PASO?, ¿QUE TAL?, and the vulgar ¿QUE PEDO?, this is yet another way to say “what’s up?” ONDA literally means waves or, in this case, vibes.ĥ. ¡ORALE! – It can be used for encouragement, like “go for it!” or “right on!” Or it can be used like “let’s do it!” or “let’s go!” Look out for its second cousin HIJOLE, which is like “wow” or “my goodness!”Ħ. CHELA / CAGUAMA – CHELA means beer, and CAGUAMAS are the big returnable 40 ounce bottles, undoubtedly your best value on the street.ħ. Another variation is TENGO HUEVA, which means you are feeling lazy.Ĩ. ¡A HUEVO! means “of course!” – a very useful expression. When my Spanish was still at a pretty basic level I had a student who said HUEVOS DIAS to me – not a very nice thing to say. ¡A HUEVO! (vulgar) – Do you know what huevo means? It means egg, but HUEVOS are balls. You may have noticed that NO HAY BRONCA is the name of my blog. WARNING: if you’re a FRESA (stuck-up person) you might be offended by some vulgar language, but if you’re a NACO (low-class, person with bad taste), you’ll overuse most of the words on this list.ġ0. Please disagree with me, correct my spelling, or remind me of what I’ve left out. Often, these dolls represent controversial figures in society.The order of this list has no meaning other than the words and phrases I think are the most interesting, amusing, common, or unique. In many Latin American countries, people create life-size dolls to burn at the start of a new year. Quemar los monigotes ( burning the "old year" doll)Ĭolombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay Many believe that this tradition gets rid of any evil spirits in the house while simultaneously welcoming in good energy. Putting money in your shoes or hand when the clock strikes midnight is said to bring good fortune and wealth for the coming year.Ībrir las puertas y ventanas a medianoche ( opening doors and windows at midnight) Putting a golden coin or ring inside a glass of champagne symbolizes good luck in the new year.ĭinero en los zapatos o la mano ( money in shoes or hand) Un anillo o moneda dentro de una copa de champán ( ring or coin inside a glass of champagne) In these cultures, wearing new clothes is a way to start the year with a clean slate. Many people from these countries spill water on the street or over the shoulder when the the clock strikes twelve, which symbolizes getting rid of any negativity from the past year. Whether the suitcase is empty, packed, or filled with money, many people believe walking around the house or the block with luggage brings increased travel opportunities for the new year.īolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Uruguay Many eat lentils or beans for good health and increased opportunities for the new year.ĭar un paseo con las maletas ( Walking around with luggage)Īrgentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay, Venezuela Red or pink typically represent love, while yellow symbolizes happiness, and green is for wealth.Ĭomer lentejas o frijoles ( eating lentils or beans)Īrgentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Spain People wear brightly colored clothing (and sometimes even underwear!) to ring in the new year. Llevar ropa colorida ( wearing colorful clothing)Īrgentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Venezuela Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, VenezuelaĪs the clock strikes midnight, it is customary in many cultures to eat twelve grapes to represent a wish for each month of the new year.
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