January 29, 2008

cachucha

slang

Meaning: ball cap

January 30, 2008

mamón

slang

Meaning: kiss ass; sucker; dope, jerk, uncool person

Example: ¡Cómo eres mamón!
(“What a kiss-ass you are!” or “You’re such a jerk!”)

January 31, 2008

carcancha

slang

Meaning: jalopy - border slang

Example: ¿Cómo anda tu carcancha?
(“How’s the ole jalopy running?”)

February 1, 2008

¡Qué duermas con los angelitos!

saying

Literal Meaning: Sleep with the angels!

Meaning: Sleep tight!

February 2, 2008

¿Cómo amanaciste?

saying

Literal Meaning: How did you wake up this morning?

Meaning: How are you this morning?

February 3, 2008

Buenos días, alegrías!

saying

Literal Meaning: Good morning, happiness!

Analogous Saying: Good morning, sunshine!

February 4, 2008

Gabacho

slang

Meaning: A slightly pejorative word referring to someone from the United States or to a Mexican, usually in the US, who acts like a gringo. It can also be used as an adjective referring to the United States or something American. (To a Spaniard, a “gabacho” usually refers to someone from France .)

Example: Ese gabacho ni siquiera habla español! (“That gabacho doesn’t even speak Spanish.”)


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