Language and Culture

  • Bandido: an astute person. Vivazo is also used.
  • Bocón: is a person who talks a lot, big mouth or a snitch.
  • Bombazo: is a violent car crash or collision.
  • Carajo/a: is used to refer to a person.
  • Catizumba: is a group of people, especially children.
  • Chapulín: a grasshopper, a tractor or a criminal who operates on the streets
  • Chapa: is a coin or useless person (inútil)
  • Charral: is a field that is overgrown with weeds or grass.
  • Lucas: slang for crazy
  • Pulpo: a person who fondles women.
  • Se la juega bonito or le pone bonito: is to do something well.
  • Soltar el perro: is to pay someone money or a debt.
  • Tortero: is a person who gets in trouble frequently.
  • Zafarrancho: is a a fight or altercation

Expression of the week: Gallo viejo con ala mata: Experience is what counts.