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    Ay Te Watcho Used when you say good-bye to someone. Literally translates into "watch yourself." Ay Te Miro Same as above. Literally translates into "see you later." Al Rato See you soon. Barrio Neighborhood, hood, etc. Calo Language or slang of the cholos and pachucos. Chalé Used to tell someone to "keep cool" or "be cool", also used to indicate disagreement with something said. Chingon Bad-ass. As in Suavecito's is "lo mas chingon"! Chisme As many of you know, Eskimos have well over a dozen words to describe "snow". Well, we Mexicanos have almost as many to describe "gossip". This is one of the many variations. Chismoso One who engages in chisme. Check out Chismosos Corner. Cholo/a Raza on the street (also modern day pachuco). Chones Loosely translates into, ummm - shall we say, your underwear. Corazon Heart. c/s Con Safos - literally translates to "don't mess with this/me/etc.". Drape The name for the zoot suit jacket worn by the Pachuco. Esé Used instead of "homeboy", "dude", etc. (see Vato below) Fería Money Firme Cool, just swell, etc. Ganas Guts, drive, motivation, balls to do something Guero/a Individuals from the Caucasian persuasion. (Or light skinned individuals.) Guey Pronounced "way" - loosely translates to "idiot". Lana Money. Mero The tops, as in "el mero perro" - the "top dog" Mierda Shit. Mocos Boogers. Mocoso Someone, who shall we say, "engages in mocos". Onda Though there's no literal translation that really works, it loosely translates into trip, way of thinking, gig, thing, etc. Often used in asking what's up? "¿Qué onda?" Oralé 1.) Another version of saying "What's Up?" (see Q-Vo below). 2.) Also used to indicate agreement with someone. Orgullo Pride. Pachucada Lifestyle of the Pachuco. Pachuco Old school term for Chicano zooters - the dress, attitude, language, culture, etc. Pedo Well folks, the literal translation of this multipurpose word is "fart", and it's often used in this regard. However, it is also used to describe the stages of inebriation toward the further end of the scale. It is also used to describe pretty much any situation that is rather, ummm... unsavory (i.e. fights, etc.). Pegged How the pants are tapered and fit tight around the ankles. Pelon One who is, shall we say, "hairline challenged." Perro Dog Pinche F_ _ king this, f_ _ king that. ¿Qué Onda? "What's your gig?" ¿Q-Vo? Another version of saying "What's Up?", "What's Happening?" Reina Queen Respeto Respect. Ruca A fine looking woman with a lot of orgullo. Simón Used to signify agreement with someone. Tablitas
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    Stacy Adams® is the name brand of the distinctive patent-leather wing tip (often two-toned) shoes worn by the Pachuco. Tando Broad-brimmed hat Traje Suit Trapos Clothes or outfit. Trucha Means watch yourself, watch out or check yourself. Vato Used instead of "homeboy", "dude", etc. (see Ese above) Vavoso Literal translation "a saliva laden dumb ass". In the barrio, it's used to describe anyone that's not down. Veterano Literally translate to "veteran". Also reflects on the elder in the community, the Latino version of an "OG". Vieja/Viejo Old woman/old man, wife/husband, etc. Watcha Look out, watch yourself, check yourself, etc. ¿Y-Que? And what?! Said with attitude - don't know how else to say it. Zoot Suiter or Zooter Name of a person who wears Zoot Suits (and is just generally a cool vato.)
    I should add. I'm hispanic/irish mix. I am NOT Mexican!!! Mexicans are from Mexico and that I am most certain;y not ! -_-
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    Default Re: Hispanic/Cholo slang

    so everytime a mexican says guey they are calling me an idiot and when they say y que they are giving me attitude? and all this time i thought it was just their way of saying "they don't understand". nice. maybe i'm not reading this correctly lol so just correct me if i'm wrong.

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    Default Re: Hispanic/Cholo slang

    I have always understood "guey" to be the equivalent of "dude"... I'm not too familiar with it as the only people I ever heard speak it were Mexicans. not Hispanics... I'll ask my brother...
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    good stuff. pretty much covered everything except for:

    ranfla. which means lowrider or just your car
    pisto. which means beer or hard alcohol
    frajos. which means cigarette
    yesca or mota. which means weed
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    Quote Originally Posted by tempest666 View Post
    I have always understood "guey" to be the equivalent of "dude"... I'm not too familiar with it as the only people I ever heard speak it were Mexicans. not Hispanics... I'll ask my brother...
    oh lol i meant when they have the confused look on their face like they don't understand me and they just say 'guey?' repeatedly. if that translates into 'dude' than that would be an *erhm* interesting conversation to say the least

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    Quote Originally Posted by dreamer1980 View Post
    yesca or mota. which means weed
    this one's my favorite. most of my neighbors speak spanish so i hear this quite often.

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    Guey means 'dude' or 'homie' but does literally translate to 'jackass', it's kinda how you can also use the word 'cabron' for both. Also, you could write one of these just on the usage of the verb chingar....ie. a la chingada, no chingues, un chingo de___, etc.

    And don't forget who a 'chivato' is, he's the one who starts running his mouth like a 'cocodrilo' who's fiending for 'perico', especially when he's around the 'jura', which might get you thrown in 'la pinta' with a bunch of 'gabachos' throwing 'chingasos' over a pack of 'frajos' or maybe over a 'paisa' talking shit about your 'heina'.....

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    What does "Firme" mean? I've had this texted to my by a cholo lol, always wanted to know what that was supposed to mean.

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    Default Re: Hispanic/Cholo slang

    Firme means something like 'cool' or ' nice' or 'dope'.

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    Default Re: Hispanic/Cholo slang

    some more that i remembered:

    torcido. someone who's in jail
    placa. showing your gang sign or tattoo
    brocha. mustache worn by old school gangsters
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    Default Re: Hispanic/Cholo slang

    LOL @ IM NOT MEXICAN! a lot of people ask if Im mexican because I speak spanish. Mexicans are not the only people who speak spanish! lol

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