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Posted by Mohamed Marzouk in Spanish 3 - Gierke on

I will be exploring Spanish "Slang" and how it is used throughout the Spanish speaking Countries in the world. In this Country our slang can vary from one place or another, for example: The word "dog" or "jawn" is used in Philadelphia quite many times. 

Spanish SlangSome Spanish slang from Spain:

1)  Spanish Slang: Botellón

     English: Outdoor drinking party or gathering in a square, street, park, or other public place with alcohol purchased cheaply at supermarkets or corner shops.

2) Spanish Slang: Buenas

    English: A greeting used at any time of the day. Similar to Hello / Hola, but more informal.

3)  Spanish Slang: Cabezota

     English: Stubborn, when used as an adjective, and a stubborn person, when used as a noun.

4) Spanish Slang: Caray

    English: God, oh my God, darn, darn it!

5)  Spain Slang: Casero

1)  Peruvian Slang: a la tela

     English: elegant dress or formal wear

2) Peruvian Slang: achorado

    English: an individual with a defiant character.

3)  Peruvian Slang: al polo

     English: very cold (in particular to drinks)

4) Peruvian Slang: altiplano

    English: The high flatlands which surround Lake Titicaca.

5)  Peruvian Slang: b

     English: hungry

6) Peruvian Slang: arranchar

http://www.spanish-slang.com/
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