14 Slang Words Only Cubans Understand
- ¿Que bola? This is by far one of the most popular Cuban phrases.
- Acere. If you look up acere in the Spanish dictionary, you’d be surprised to find that it means an assortment of smelly monkeys.
- Punto.
- Yuma.
- Pinchar.
- Tremendo paquete.
- Jama/ar.
- Por la izquierda.
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What are some Cuban slangs?
Without further ado, let’s learn 15 of the most common and useful Cuban slang words.
- Pinchar.
- Jamar.
- Camello.
- Acere or Asere.
- Botella.
- Yuma.
- Paladar.
- Arrancado / Arrancada.
What does Pinga mean in Cuban?
#4 Pinga is…
Literally translated it refers to the male genital organ. However, conjugated in a wide variety of ways and placed into all sort of different contexts, it can mean anything from “it is horrible” (está de Pinga), “amazing” (empinagado), “what the hell is up with you” (qué Pinga te pasa a tí)…
How do you cuss in Cuban?
Popular Cuban Spanish Swear Words To Survive The Streets Of…
- Cabrón.
- Comemierda.
- Hijo/Hija de puta.
- Ñooo.
- Puñeta.
- Coño.
- Tuerca/Tortillera.
- Bugarrón/Maricón.
What does Chucho mean in Cuba?
to tease someone
Chucho: to tease someone or to mess with someone in a friendly way by joking around. Cojones: it literally means balls, but more often refers to strength or bravery.
What does Mimi mean in Cuban?
Mimi. Derived from the spanish word, dormir, it is Mexican slang for Sleep, similar to nighty.nite, or sleepy. time.
How do you say beautiful in Cuban?
Beautiful Cuba table from the atmosphere maker from Denmark.
| beautiful | hermoso |
|---|---|
| Cuba | la Cuba |
What does Papo mean in Cuban?
masculine noun. papada) double chin ⧫ jowl.
What a Chooch means?
Yes, Chooch means “a person without common sense” in Italian slang, from the word ciuccio, from which “chooch” is derived.However, in the south of Italy, Chooch also means donkey, something akin to the American slang of similar meaning, or in other words, an “idiot”.
What does asere mean in Cuba?
Asere/Acere
Think “mate” or “buddy”. Often heard in the phrase: “¿Asere qué bola?”
Is Chucho a bad word?
Chucho. What is the meaning of chucho? In most Spanish-speaking countries, chucho is a slang term for dog or mutt and also means shiver. However, in Central America chucho also means stingy and can be used to describe a crook or an unreliable person as well.
How do you say love in Cuban?
Te amo (I love you) is one. Te quiero (I love you) is the other.
What does De Pinga mean?
amazing
(informal) amazing ⧫ terrific (informal)
What’s mamacita mean?
little mother
The literal translation of mamacita is “little mother” but the figurative and more accurate translation is “hot momma.” The moniker is never really used to describe an actual mother, a genuine mamá or mamita. Instead, the word is inextricably linked to a man’s perception of a woman as an object of sexual desire.
What does pappo mean?
pappo m (plural pappi) (childish) food.
What does Malaca mean in Spanish?
In everyday speech, the word malakas is often used as a synonym of idiot. While the term is inappropriate and is traditionally used as a slur, it is acceptable and very commonly used among close friends, especially males, where it takes on a meaning similar to “dude” or “mate”.
What does Hura mean in Spanish?
English Translation. hurricane.
What is a Jamoke?
2 slang : an ordinary, unimpressive, or inept person —typically used as a term of mild or joking disparagement for a man If my brother and I proved one thing, it’s that just about any jamoke can host a radio show.—
What does goof mean in slang?
1 : a silly or stupid person. 2 : blunder. goof. verb. goofed; goofing; goofs.
Who is a jabroni?
noun. Slang. a stupid, foolish, or contemptible person; loser: She always has a comeback to own the trolls and jabronis on Twitter. Shut your mouth, you dumb jabroni!
What does Dale mean in Miami?
For non-Cuban folks that just moved to Miami: Dale (pronounced DAH-leh) is a slang term, used mostly in Miami. While it literally means “Give it,” it’s mostly used to mean good bye, or do it, or go for it, or as a slang call.
