adj Descriptive of the climate, when it is very hot and humid. Zagun noun A large door or entrance. Koreans, Vietnamese, Mongolians, etc, are all lumped into this category. Zcalo noun A town or citys main square. A very brutal drug cartel founded in the city of Guadalajara. Nos echamos la hueva (Lets chill out). No mames wey el festival de house estuvo bien chingn ! El Gabacho The United States, or an American person when used in the personal context. Mnemonic device: Think of a nasty taco- naco. Darle las tres verb To take the final few puffs on a cigarette or other smokeable item, in order to finish it. Lucha Libre noun Mexican show-wrestling, similar to WWE-style shows in the USA. What do you want to comer?. Centro Botanero noun A tradtional style of service in a Mexican cantina, in which small snacks, called botana, are brought, free of charge to accompany ones round of drinks. Someone from high social standing who wears polo shirts and boat shoes and pearls. verb To enjoy oneself, or have a good time. ( Would anyone like to try my ceviche? Is that posher her husband? Ajale exclam Exclamation indicating surprise or shock. Chilo adj A Baja-Californian equivalent of Chido. No way man, we went all the way to BFE and the bar was closed! Molcajete noun A mortar the bowl implement in the pestle-and-mortar kitchen tool. A person can also be of buena onda, which means they are laidback and easy to get along with. You. La quiere peladita y en la boca expression Descriptive of a work-shy individual, who does not want to put in a lot of effort in order to achieve what they set out to do. Bro let me be, I just wanna chill and do nothing today. Qu rollo con el hoyo? e.g. Corunda noun A style of tamal originating from Michoacan, consisting of soft white corn dough, served with tomato sauce and cream. Sincronizada noun A dish created by taking two (generally wheat) tortillas and making sandwich out of them, with a filling, and preparing them on a grill. Some are even crude (don't say pinche unless you really mean it! Scan this QR code to download the app now. Soconusco noun The Pacific coast border region with Guatemala, located in Chiapas state. e.g. 2. noun In a similar vein, AMLO supporters who take to dogpiling (mass online abuse) critics of the Mexican Presidents administration or politcs. is correct, while Quin pomp las chelas is not. Botana noun A snack, or starter course. Literally, I sell tomatoes, not marbles. Privacy Policy. noun A person hailing from the north of the country. e.g. Also, Guey and wey. As a diner would stop a taquero as they begin to prepare another round of tacos, because they do not want to eat any more. Godn noun A person who works in an office from 9am to 5pm. There's strawberries and cream for dessert. Ese personal pronoun A very chicano way of saying him, or that guy. Asada in which all the ingredients are grilled over coal before being mashed together into a sauce. Greedy, or someone who cant get their fill. Lo perdiste por puto (You lost because you were a coward). No mames! The vast majority wear masks, the removal of which is seen as a great dishonour to their characters, who inspire great devotion and adulation in Mexican culture. I actually have family living in Mexico my Italian-Canadian aunt met a Mexican on vacation in Cancun once and they fell in love, got married and moved to Cancun together. Entrn/a noun An individual who is quick to anger and physical violence. Type: Popular . noun Appellation referring to a young man, equivalent of dude, or mate. despect. e.g. El gangoso is commonly the subject of jokes around wordplay. Latoso adj Troublesome, in that they 'dar lata. Poner cuerno verb To cheat sexually on ones partner. Besides, as a part of every subculture, a "characteristic" dance was born: the "wavy", in which one would remain standing, sort of bouncing from left to right and all the way round while miming a "wavy" move with the opposite arm (lifted about the shoulder's level parallel to the floor). noun A posh person, or individual from a privileged social class. Fresa's are usually stuck up, have expensive clothes, cars, are usually middle high or high class, and talk different than everyone else. e.g. It features super fun Spanish dialogues with side-by-side English to Spanish translations along with audios of real Latino conversations! The colloquialisms used by fresas are often referred to as "fresa talk". Fresa (Spanish for "strawberry") or Eres Fresa, is a slang, socially used in Mexico and some parts of Latin America to describe a cultural stereotype of superficial youngsters who, by the traditional definition of the word, came from an educated, upper-class family. Literally, to have a long canine tooth, referring to predatory animals who, when they have survived for a long time in the wild, have very long and sharp teeth, and are expert in the hunting of their prey. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Offensive term in the alternative context, meaning idiot. For three summers I was a tour guide in Montreal for a group of Mexican high school students from a private school, with campuses located in various regions of Mexico. De Huevos adj Excellent, or very impressive. Aplicar una llave verb A lucha libre wrestling term for putting an opponent - or anyone else for that matter - in a head-lock. Number. e.g. i.e. When enough was amassed, this drink was available for a much lower price, but was nevertheless moustache flavoured. Hijole, me enchile bien cabrn (Damn! Feria noun A quantity of money. Ya Llovi exclam Signifying that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time an event occurred. adj. What do you do besides sit on your butt lazy you schmuck? A chulada is a beautiful thing or occurrence. Whats up brotha? que peda me eche anoche (I was so drunk last night). noun Penis, in the region of the Yucatan Peninsula. Ese wey tiene el colmillo largo (That man has a great deal of experience in what he does). verb To act in an unfair or selfish manner. e.g. Wey (gey) means bro or dude, but it can also be a general word for guy. La neta es que me cagas (The truth be told, you are very irritating). Cachirol noun An obvious, or embarrassing, mistake. Zarandeado noun A food preparation style, in which a fish is basted in a blend/rub of spices, and then grilled over charcoal. Atascada/o adjective Descriptive of a person who wants everything for themself. Odio cuando el dentista prende la fresa.I hate it when the dentist turns on the drill. Palanca noun A friendship or contact on the inside, which facilitates ones business or activities. Se la pel (They fucked up), adj In the context of the male penis, the act of fellatio. Nel exclam Exclamation in the negative, i.e. She's traveled from Asia to South America, where she got (temporarily) lost in the Peruvian Amazon. Used to distinguish between the letters I and Y, which are pronounced similarly. A los taxistas, este gasolinazo nos esta dando en la torre (This gas-price hike is badly affecting us taxi drivers.). To explain something liket he person you are talking to if a five-year-old. How Do You Use Fresa In A Sentence? Gila noun Also; loba, vampira, gatita, zorra. preppy prep conceited rich stuck up 1. a preppy person called "Fresa" is a social term used in Mexico, not all latin america. This phrase comes from a brand of unfiltered cigarettes named Faros (Lighthouses), which were rolled in a specific paper, which smokers found pleasant to lick before lighting up. I dont want to work! Nearly every Spanish speaking country has its own word for a hangover, and Mexico is no exception. Chapn noun Slang word for a Guatemalan individual. Meterse hasta la cocina expression Descriptive of someone or something which is very invasive or imprudent. La Paleta noun The effects on an individual of consuming too much marijuana. Where are the Cheapest Beach House Rentals? e.g. Aventado noun An individual who acts without thinking. Defeo An antiquated term for a native of Mexico City, given that the capital state was once named Distrito Federal. In U.S. slang, this term is translated into the pejorative wetback. Often with loud music and dancing. fresa translate: strawberry, strawberry, strawberry-red, strawberry. Hijole exclam A polite saying expressing surprise or confusion. Some in Mexico still refer to the capital by its original name. The expression comes from the Mexican-American war (1846-1848) in which the U.S. Army infantry uniforms were coloured green, giving rise to the pidgin English saying among the Mexican population Green Go Home, which was shorted to Gringo. expression Who paid? This expression is an irregular verb in that it has no real infinitive, or any other grammatical form other than the third-person past tense. Gato Apalabrado noun A suck-up or brown-nose. Mira el auto nuevo que le compraron sus paps. Montalayo noun Provincial word for the mixture of cooked entrails from an animal. Traer Pual verb To have very convincing points of argument, which can change another persons mind or opinion. Copyright 2006 Harrap Publishers Limited. Making educational experiences better for everyone. y tipo wey, estaba all, y me mir Valedor noun A valued or respected acquaintance or friend. Junior noun The privileged children, or second generation, of parents who have generated a great deal of wealth usually from more humble beginnings. Corazn de Pollo adj Descriptive of a person who is easily moved to tears, or is very affected by the suffering of others. also means net, the net value of something after discounting taxes/expenses. Orale. What is sociolinguistics? Literally you cant whistle and eat pinole. Buena onda can mean cool, good vibes (good waves!) Carnal gives the impression that your friend is like family to you. Mandar por un Tubo verb The act of telling an individual to go away. Chicano noun A Mexican American, most often second-generation immigrant. Archived post. e.g. Quiobolas exclam Rude alternative to que hubole, given that it suffixes the word bolas. Alguien quiere de mi ceviche? Literally something for a soda. Chelada noun Synonym of Michelada. Literally to reveal the copper, given that in comparison to gold, which is of a similar colour, copper is a baser metal. Guayabo, estar en el expression Of an enamoured individual, to be in the honeymoon or crazy love period of a romantic relationship, oftne used in connection with regular sexual activity. Harina noun Flour. dont go off inventing things!). Comes from the word for goat, given the curved magazine similar to the animals horn. It is often used in a humorous way, as a joke among friends, but in some contexts, it could be a very pejorative way to refer to poor people or lower class, or someone from indigenous origin, which makes it sometimes a racist and discriminatory word. Enchilarse verb To overdo it on the spiciness of ones food, and suffer the effects. C. Cabal - exclam South Mexican and Guatemalan exclamation in the affirmative, as in "exactly!".Equivalent to Ahuevo elsewhere in the country.. Caballito - noun A shot glass.. Cabrn - . Named the goats horn due to its curved magazine. A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma). e.g. Youll hear this used in Gritty Spanish learning audios a few times. Patn noun An asshole in the figurative sense. Also Chilangazo. Paracaidista noun An individual who arrives from another part of the country, usually a rural-to-urban migrant, who builds their home on a piece of land that does not belong to them. Although it is not critically necessary because belonging to a fresa group pertains to the way one thinks and acts. Wait, theres more!!!! A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. However, it can be used to describe anyone with significant privilege. e.g. Literally a bite. Author: www.urbandictionary.com; Post date: 30 yesterday; Rating: 3 (308 reviews) Highest rating: 3; Low rated: 3; Summary: A Mexican slang term for rich, spoiled girls (rich boys are also included). Best example are street tacos. ), No mames wey el festival de house estuvo bien. They are an abundant and very influential subculture with little or no knowledge of what happens outside their circles. Please log in again. The hordes of Mexican women emigrating with their corrupt families to the United States (El Paso, Texas) as a result of the ever increasing violence in their third world country. Fijado adj Descriptive of a person who is easily offended, or takes everything very personally. Palo noun An event of sexual intercourse. Language ideology in Mexico: The case of fresa style in Mexican Spanish. Rajarse verb To give up, throw in the towel or quit. The term fresa however, is scarcely used outside the self-proclaimed fresa circles (basically composed by people from the high and middle classes), as many people who are actually part of some social, economical or intellectual elite don't view themselves as fresas and simply see the word as a term to describe their lifestyle; they view themselves simply as "normal" people and refuse to label themselves as something, even though people outside could see them as such. Pompar, pompeamos, pompeaste, do not exist). Anda chirundo por la casa (He goes around the house butt-naked). bad, unpleasant, of poor quality, e.g. Well if youve never had the real stuff, youll enjoy any old rubbish). Al pedo adj Alert, or up to speed with a given topic. Chilln noun A whiner, or someone who is regarded as a complainer. Pintar Dedo verb To give the middle-finger. Polcan noun A dish from the Yucatan, consisting of a fried corn dough ball, with is opened and filled with one of a variety of stuffings. Literally money trumps a pretty face. Plata o Plomo exclam Expression translating literally to silver or lead, and used to describe the choice often faced by people threatened by organized crime. The dominant language of the FIFA World Cup. An expression most commonly used in the southeast of the country. e.g. Naturally, my cousins are perfectly bilingual (English-Spanish), as they learned English at home with their mom. Carnitas noun A preparation of pork in its confit (i.e. Kiosko noun A rural towns main square. Also Lambiscon. We might call them Valley girls. Commonly used for drinking mezcal after the candle has been spent, a drinker would see the cross at the bottom of his glass only when it is upturned, and thus finished. Copyright Curiosity Media, Inc., a division of IXL Learning All Rights Reserved. Okay, yeah, its a deal, Im down, lets go! Machista noun A man who is sexist, or believes that men are more important than women, and acts accordingly in his day-to-day life. Colmilludo noun A person with a great deal of experience, or wisdom. Literally, to save their gullets. Ojo Rojo noun The Yucatan regional term for Clamato Preparado. What an idiot! Nochtli noun The Tuna fruit in the Nahuatl language. e.g. It's filled with raw emotion, music and background sounds to make you feel as though you were truly a part of the environment. tener lo Huevos llenos expression To be completely fed up, irrritated or annoyed by something or someone. During the last weeks, I have been reading, studying and learning how our environment shapes and reshapes our language everyday. Gasolinazo noun A sudden hike in gasoline prices. It can be seen here. Picadero noun A crack-house or drug den, so called because it is where people go to inject (picar)/. a garage door, or front gate. ( What would you like to eat? (gey) means bro or dude, but it can also be a general word for guy. Oh no, I cant even ( or too much laziness). mi ex-novio se port muy gacho conmigo (My ex-boyfriend treated me very badly). Ni de pedo exclam No way! Literally, give it to yourself.. Your post reminded me of moments when members of the group posed for pictures and videos around the city and instead of saying cheese for pictures, the group replied fresa. Taparabos - noun Despective word for indigenous clothing, in that it serves for little more than covering ones bottom. 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. The nominal baddie in a lucha libre wrestling show. Mi amore Mexico e va viva. Tepache noun A drink made from fermented pineapple skin. [according to whom?]. Buey noun Has many spellings, but this is the correct one. Flauta noun A deep-fried rolled-up taco, so called because it looks like a flute. e.g. When your sister or female family member thinks she's the shit and always brags about how well her life is going. 2. verb To make a mistake. However, the. Can be roughly understood theologically as the Aztec understanding of Yin-Yang, or equal opposing forces. Mentar madre verb To insult someone usually using insulting phrases regarding their mother. Tortilla de Harina means a Wheat Tortilla. noun A child in the Regio regional dialect. Home; Health ; Education ; For Pets ; Videos ; About Carambola noun Starfruit. Used in the context of taking a quick decision. 2. See Cagar. Also happysn. (Look at the new car her parents bought her. When living in Mexico, I have a guy come up to be and ask me if i was "fresa". e.g. Rollo, tener buen expression Of an individual, to be an engaging conversationalist. Coyotito noun A nap. Well give you examples of all. Making educational experiences better for everyone. One of the most used slang words in Mexico is calling someone a 'pendejo'. Equivalent to guy, or bloke. Nevertheless, the most clear indicator of the synthetic origin of the fresa subculture and speech/accent is perhaps the fact that although longstanding members of the high class and middle class elites, the fathers and/or grandfathers of the fresa have either standard or educated regional accents and more traditional attitudes, cultural viewpoints and dressing codes. The Urban Dictionary defines Fresa's as: "stuck up, expensive clothes, middle-class or high-class, and very different from everyone else.". e.g. Literally to carry the cross. Temazcal noun A prehispanic steam bath, in which a brew of herbs is poured over hot volcanic stones. Por vida. Estrellarse verb To die in a fall from a great height, most usually in a plane or helicopter crash (surprisingly common in Mexico). Me gustara comermela. (I would like to have sex with her). What a pain in the arse.). 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