What words can only Mexicans say?

What words can Mexicans say?

What are some cool Mexican words?

Is Que Onda rude?

Que onda in Spanish is a way friends and family welcome each other in an informal situation. Remember, if you're using que onda as a greeting, it should be with someone you already know or in a casual scenario. Que onda is not acceptable in formal or elegant situations.

What are common Mexican phrases?

Commonly Used SLANG Words - Basic Mexican Spanish Phrases

What do Mexicans say when mad?

Estoy molesto / molesta

The expression estoy molesto (I'm upset) is understood in all Spanish-speaking countries and is considered one of the most common Spanish expressions of anger.

How do Mexicans say no worries?

No te preocupes

This translates as “Do not worry” and it is probably the expression people in Mexico use the most, as it also means “No hay problema”.

Why do Mexicans say Mija?

Literally meaning “my daughter,” mija is used as a familiar and affectionate address to women, like “dear” or “honey,” in Spanish.

What is Mexican slang for white girl?

The word güera is, in Chicano and Mexican-Spanish slang, a term for a white girl. It is mildly derogatory (as all such categorical terms are) and inevitably alienating, even (or especially) if one applies it, or finds it applied, to oneself.

What is no Mames?

No mames (literally means 'don't suck it') is one of the most ubiquitous Mexican swearwords.

What is the longest Mexican word?

This article describes some of the longest words in the Spanish language. Esternocleidooccipitomastoideos (31 letters) is the plural of the noun esternocleidooccipitomastoideo, which is the sternocleidomastoid, a muscle in the human neck.

What is Mexican slang for girl?

Instead of using muchacho or muchacha or niño or niña, try out the Mexican slang term for “boy” or “girl,” which is chango or changa.

What not to say in Mexico?

Who can say Guey?

Go anywhere in Mexico City and you can hear someone calling someone else “guey,” which means “ox” or “slow-witted.” The word, also spelled buey, once was an insult, but it has morphed over years of popular use to become Mexico's version of “dude” or “bro.”

What is Mexican slang for kid?

Chico, muchacho, niño—and their feminine equivalents, chica, muchacha, and niña—are just a few of the words you can use in Spanish to refer to children.

What is Mexican slang for drunk?

Estar borracho/a (to be drunk)

Estar borracho/a, estar pedo/a (literally to be fart), estar jarra (literally to be jar or pitcher), estar tomado/a (literally to be taken) are all expressions that imply to be drunk.

What is Chicano slang?

Chicano or Chicana is a chosen identity of some Mexican Americans in the United States. The term became widely used during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s by many Mexican Americans to express a political stance founded on pride in a shared cultural, ethnic, and community identity.

What is Chicano slang called?

Caló (also known as Pachuco) is an argot or slang of Mexican Spanish that originated during the first half of the 20th century in the Southwestern United States. It is the product of zoot-suit pachuco culture that developed in the 1930s and '40s in cities along the US/Mexico border.

What do Mexican friends call each other?

The word camarada (comrade), can be used practically in every Spanish-speaking country to refer to your friends and pals, informally.

What do Mexicans call their lovers?

Amor directly translates to “Love” and is one of the most common nicknames for your partner. It is a pet name for many girlfriends and is a household norm in many loving relationships. Try saying “te amo, mi amor”, which means “I love you, my love!”.

What do you call a man in Mexico?

Güey translates roughly to “dude” or “man” in Mexico.

What is Spanish slang for daughter?

Mija / Mijita – Daughter / My daughter

In Latin American countries, mija is a very popular word that parents use to call their daughters.

What is cool Spanish slang?

How do you apologize in Mexico?

If you want to be very apologetic, or if you're concerned you've just offended or hurt someone, you can say Perdón or Perdóneme, por favor. Literally, these phrases mean “Sorry” or “Forgive (me)” and “Forgive me, please”.

What is considered disrespectful in Mexico?

Mexicans often "hold" a gesture (a handshake, a squeeze of the arm, a hug) longer than Americans and Canadians do. Don't stand with your hands on your hips; this signifies anger. It is considered rude to stand around with your hands in your pockets.