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...
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If you’re living or spending a lot of time in a Spanish speaking country, at some point you may need to get a haircut. Knowing some basic vocabulary to use with your hairdresser not only is...
The Ultimate Guide on Workout in Spanish – Vocabulary & Phrases for the Gym
Working out is not only a great way to stay fit, but also an opportunity to expand your Spanish vocabulary and use in a daily situation. If you like exercising or you’re simply going to the gym in...
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...
'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...
If you are learning Spanish, you may have had some issues with the multiples translations for an English word. This problem is more common than you think and you may see it in very basic interactions...
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...
When learning Spanish non-native Spanish speakers tend to confuse ‘bien’, ‘buen’ and ‘bueno’ because their meaning is quite similar. Since they are not interchangeable, using one instead...
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:...
Most languages have words with multiple synonyms. If you are lucky, these words are going to have the exact same meaning and, therefore, you could use them interchangeably. However, sometimes...
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...
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),...
It is said that having a foreign partner can be really helpful when learning a new language. After all, this situation will force you to practice more. If you are planning on dating or you just find...
What’s the difference between ‘Contar’, ‘Hablar’ and ‘Decir’?
One of the most challenging parts of learning a language such as Spanish is differentiating between synonyms. This is the case of the verbs Contar, Hablar, and Decir. These are all verbs relating to...
When learning Spanish, you’re likely to find that multiple words have the same meaning. However, it doesn’t always mean that they can be used interchangeably. A classic example is the word...