On the flip side, it can also be used in a positive way to say you’re ‘really fucking good at something’, for example, ‘ Soy bien cabrón cantando’ would mean, ‘ I’m fucking good at singing’. It’s an offensive term and the type of word that shouldn’t be said in front of children. It generally translates to ‘asshole’, ‘fucker’ or ‘bitch’. While the literal translation of ‘cabrón’ is a male goat, its slang meaning is somewhat ruder. For example ‘ ¡Que padre!’ means ‘ How cool!‘ By Herzi | Pixabay 4. While ‘padre’ means father in Spanish, in Mexican Spanish it also means ‘cool’. You can also use the word ‘padre’ to say the same thing. For example, ‘ Esa camisa es muy chida‘ means, ‘ That shirt is really cool!‘. If you want to say something is cool, use the word ‘chido’. For example ‘ ❼omo vas, wey?’ means, ‘ How’s it going, mate?’ By | Shutterstock Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as ‘wey’, means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. For example, ‘Eres un pendejo’ means ‘You’re an asshole’. Wherever you’re using the word, it’s mildly offensive, so must be used with caution. While Mexican Spanish varies greatly from other Latin American countries, you can also find this word used in countries such as Colombia and Venezuela. While the word ‘pendejo’ literally means ‘pubic hair’ it’s the equivalent of calling someone ‘stupid’ or an ‘asshole’ and can be used in both an endearing way (between friends) or in an offensive way - it all depends on the tone of voice. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a ‘pendejo’. Warning: This article contains strong language 1. Here are some of the most used Mexican slang words and phrases: By Valeria Almaraz | Unsplash Always stay polite, and only use slang if the environment is appropriate. Every country has its own, unique slang words, and Mexico is home to some of the largest variations of the Spanish language in the world. So you’re heading to Mexico and want to talk and haggle like a local. ← Back to ‘Without Borders: Countries U.S.
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