How Do You Say Spanish Slang Words?
Spanish is a uniquely rich and colorful language because it spans such a large area. Words and expressions that are used in one country aren’t used in another. Mexicans have a completely different slang that Argentinians. However, this article will try to cover some of the most common slang. So read on to find out how to say Spanish slang words. In Mexico some common slang terms are “híjole”, “orale” and “güey”. ¡orale! = right on híjole = an expression like gee-whiz, really?, or seriously? güey = guy, man or dude. The term comes from the word for “egg” and is related to “testicle” and is not always viewed in a good manner In Spain, some of the common slang is: maja = used to describe a nice person la marcha = nightlife, going out movida = party tío = guy (tía for a gal) vale = OK In Venezuela, some of the slang is: arrecho = angry bucear = check someone out chamo/a = boy or girl jeva = women (somewhat disrespectful) nota = something nice, a good experience In Argentina, you will hear:
