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May 27, 2014 · 1. vote. The word "ciao" (pronounced and written in Spanish as "chao") is Italian, where it originally meant "I am your slave". The word has been written in Spanish academic dictionaries as "chao" for quite a long time.
- Guay
- Vale
- Qué Fuerte
- Chulo
- Es La Leche
- ¡Qué Mono!
- Cutre
- Puente
- Currar
- Quedar
Spaniards use this word every 5 seconds. Use it to describe how great something is. You could hear extended versions like “guay del Paraguay”(cool from Paraguay) or “tope guay”(very cool) in movies from the 80s and 90s. Stay away from them. They’re out of date. “Estas gafas están guay.” These sunglasses are cool.
This is the informal version of “de acuerdo”(all right/ok), and it’s extremely common Spanish slang. This is probably the first Spanish slang expression you’ll hear repeatedly and you can use it in many situations. ”¿Salimos 5 minutos a tomar el aire?” ¡Vale! ”Shall we go out for 5 minutes to get some fresh air?” OK!
This is one of the top 3 Spanish slang words, along with “guay”and “vale.” Use it when something happens that you find shocking, in a good or bad way. ¡Qué fuerte que te despidan por esa tontería! How crazy that you get fired for that nonsense!
Locals use this in a positive way to express how cool objects and places are. “Este centro comercial es muy chulo.” This shopping mall is very cool. “Un chulo”can also be used to describe a person who is acting cocky. “El dependiente es un chulo, vámonos.” The sales clerk is too cocky; let’s leave.
This common Spanish slang phrase is used to describe how great something is. “Cómprate esa cazadora, por favor. ¡Es la leche!” Buy that jacket, please. It’s great! Pro tip: As with almost any colloquial expression, do not modify it. For example, don’t say: “Esos zapatos son lasleches”. It would literally mean “Those shoes are the milks.” Stick to “...
Combine this phrase with objects, places, people, and pets, not only if you find them attractivebut also if you think they are adorable. “Me ha traído flores. Es muy mono.” He brought me flowers. He’s so nice. “¡Qué monos esos pantalones!” How cute are those trousers!
Use “cutre”for things, places, and people that you think are either bad quality, cheap, or dirty. “Laura y yo terminamos en un bar cutre alrededor de la una de la mañana.” Laura and I ended up in a seedy bar around one in the morning.
This word translates directly to ‘bridge’ but it is used in Spanish slang to describe a long weekendwhen bank holidays connect with a weekend. And what do you think Spaniards call a 4-day long weekend? “Un acueducto” (an aqueduct). True story. “¡Venga, hagamos algo en el puente!” Come on, let’s do something on the long weekend!
This means ‘to work’ (“trabajar”).You can also compliment someone onhow hardworking they are: “Eres un currante.” (You’re a hard worker.); or complain about how much you hated your last job: “Odiaba mi curro, tía”. “No me digas que tienes que currar.” Don’t tell me you need to work.
This verb is not exactly Spanish slang, but it’s part of the informal vocabulary Spaniards always useto make plans. You will say it every day. “¿Quedamos para ir a una exposición de arte?” Shall we meet to go to an art exhibition?
a. bye. Tengo que colgar ahora. Ciao! I have to hang up now. Bye! b. bye-bye. Nos vemos mañana. ¡Ciao! See you tomorrow.
May 27, 2014 · The word "ciao" (pronounced and written in Spanish as "chao") is Italian, where it originally meant "I am your slave".The word has been written in Spanish academic dictionaries as "chao" for quite a long time. Writing it in Spanish the Italian way is misleading and unnecessary, since our language has strict spelling rules that are often ...
- Guay. Guay is Spanish slang that normally refers to something or someone cool, and can even go as far as amazing. In general, you can use it for anything positive.
- Vale. A commonly used agreement word, similar to “ok” or “alright”. Vale, más tarde voy y te ayudo – Sure, I’ll come by later and help you. Espérame acá, ¿Vale?
- Venga. This one can also work a filler word too, with a translation that could be considered as a more enthusiastic “alright!” , or indeed, a frustrated “come on”
- Hombre. In English, some native speakers use this one in a similar way. The literal translation is “man”, but in Spanish slang, it’s used as a term of endearment to the point where its meaning is used more as an interjection, rather than its literal one.
Mar 19, 2024 · The Vibrant Tapestry of Latino Slang. Spanish slang, much like the diverse cultures it represents, is a constantly evolving tapestry, weaving together influences from indigenous languages, historical events, and even English words. In this section, we’ll explore some key slang terms that are essential to sounding like a local in various ...
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ciao interj: informal, Italian (bye, see you) chao interj (AmL) chau interj (coloquial) adiosito interj (AmL) abur, agur interj : Ciao! See you next week! ¡Chao! ¡Nos vemos la semana próxima! ciao interj: informal, Italian (hi, hello) hola interj : Ciao! Long time no see! ¡Hola! Hace mucho que no nos vemos.
