What does chamaco mean in Spanish slang?

Definition – In Latin American Spanish speaking countries, chamaco is an informal and common word that is used to talk to young people. Depending on the context, 'chamaco' can be translated as 'kid', 'boy', 'young', 'girl' or 'son, 'daughter', 'children'.
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What does the Spanish word Camacho mean?

The name Camacho is primarily a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin that means Twisted, Disfigured. Spanish descriptive surname.
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Where does the word chamaco come from?

Here's another: chamaco, my dad's favorite word for us kids. It comes from the Nahuatl verb “chamāhua,” originally meaning “[for a child] to grow or fill out.” It could also be used to describe how maize or cacao developed.
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What are Mexican slang words?

11 Mexican Slang Words Only the Locals Know
  • Pendejo. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a 'pendejo'. ...
  • Güey. Güey, sometimes spelled in the way it is pronounced as 'wey', means “mate” and is used all the time in Mexican Spanish. ...
  • Chido & Padre. ...
  • Cabrón. ...
  • Buena Onda. ...
  • La Neta. ...
  • Pinche. ...
  • Crudo.
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What does Chango mean in Spanish slang?

Caribbean, Mexico) (= juguetón) mischievous ⧫ playful.
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What is the meaning of tengo in Spanish?

1. Tengo means I have. If we speak in grammatical terms, tengo is the conjugation of the verb tener (to have) in the present tense, in the first-person singular (that is, yo or I).
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What is charango in English?

charango in American English

(tʃəˈræŋɡou) nounWord forms: plural -gos. a small South American guitar made from the shell of an armadillo or similar animal and having two to five strings.
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How do you say Girl in Spanish slang?

niña or nena:

This is the most generic for “girl” and it can be use for a baby and teenagers.
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How do you say homie in Spanish slang?

Street slang for "homie" would be "ese" or "vato". You could say "güey" which is more common for "man/dude" and heard all over the place in MX between guys. "That's cool." most common street slang would be "Está chido." though you might hear "Está machín" or "Está perrón" in some circles.
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How do you say bro in Spanish slang?

Wey (güey) means bro or dude, but it can also be a general word for guy.
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What does chamaco mean in Coco?

One of the most repetitive ways this was used was by Gael Garcia Bernal's character, Héctor, as he repeatedly refers to Miguel as “chamaco,” meaning “kid.”
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What does Chamuco mean in Spanish?

(informal) masculine noun (Mexico) devil.
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Is Camacho Mexican?

Camacho is a surname of Spanish or Portuguese origin. Notable people with the surname include: Camacho (wrestler), one of the stage names of Tevita Fifita (born 1983), Tongan-American professional wrestler. Alejandro Camacho (born 1954), Mexican actor and producer.
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Where did the name Camacho come from?

Camacho is a surname that comes from the Iberian Peninsula of the middle age, however, its true origin it may be much deeper into the past, as much as in the pre-Christian era. It is very probable that Camacho has a Gaelic beginning and it may come from the old word “camb” which means twisted or disfigured.
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Is no Mames offensive?

No mames is used colloquially in the Spanish-speaking Latinx community, specifically among Mexican and Mexican-American youth, but many consider the expression vulgar and some associate it with gang language.
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What is a Mexican girl called?

La mujer/muchacha/chica/etc. mexicana for mexican woman.
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What do you call a hot Spanish woman?

hot woman is mujer caliente.
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How do you call a girl cute in Spanish?

In some Spanish speaking countries, 'Chula' is another way to say 'cute' or 'pretty'. Although it can be similar to the Spanish word 'linda', 'Chula' can be used to express that a girl is beautiful.
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What do you call a beautiful Spanish woman?

Say "hermosa mujer." This means "beautiful woman" in Spanish. To say "beautiful girl," you would say "niña hermosa."
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What is a Zamponas?

The zampoña is a wind instrument that has an Andean origin, especially from countries that composes the Andean highlands, such as Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is considered one of the most important and representative instruments of the Andean culture.
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How many strings does a Puerto Rican cuatro have?

The modern cuatro is a five double-string guitar-like instrument used to play música jíbara, Puerto Rican country music.
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What is wooden Tarka?

The tarka (Quechua, Aymara: tharqa) is an indigenous flute of the Andes. Usually made of wood, it has 6 finger holes, fipple on mouth end and free hole on distant end.
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What does Bebo mean in Spanish?

Translation of "bebo" in English. Verb. I drink I'm drinking. I drank. I'm drunk.
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