Mexican Slang Master Guide!!
INTRO: if you’re new to the blog (welcome!), my name’s Rupert, and I’m a Spanish teacher living in Mexico. And, well, after 10 years in Mexico, I’ve definitely picked up …
‘Qué oso’ – Essential Mexican Spanish!
In short – ‘qué oso’ literally translates as ‘what (a) bear’, and it’s an EXTREMELY common expression in Mexico used to express embarrassment or awkwardness. But what ON EARTH does …
‘Carnal’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
Did you just get called ‘carnal’ by your Mexican pal and had literally no idea what they were talking about? Well, a quick search in a Spanish dictionary will probably …
‘Chambelán’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
In short – ‘chambelán’ translates as ‘chamberlain’ in English, but it’s also a term used in Mexico and other Latin American countries to refer to a young man who accompanies …
‘Ahorita’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘ahorita’ is the diminutive form of ‘ahora’ (‘now’ in English), and it’s an extremely popular colloquial term in Mexico and other Latin American countries. But how can …
‘Qué padre’ – Mexican Slang 101
Picture this: you’re telling your Mexican pal all about your trip to Peru. In short – ‘qué padre’ is an EXTREMELY popular Mexican expression akin to ‘that’s awesome’ and ‘how …