Latin American Phrases & Slang
Real phrases from Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil — explained with cultural context, tone labels, and examples. Not just translation. Understanding.
Mexico
CDMX, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún
45 phrases
Peru
Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo
10 phrases
Colombia
Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, the coast
78 phrases
Brazil
São Paulo, Rio, Nordeste, Sul
13 phrases
🇲🇽 Mexican Spanish
Mexican Greetings
How Mexicans say hello and start a conversation — qué onda, qué tal, and more
6 phrases →
Mexican Slang
Authentic Mexican expressions — qué padre, chido, no manches, órale, and more
17 phrases →
Everyday Mexican Spanish
Phrases Mexicans use every day — ahorita, va, sale, mande, and more
13 phrases →
Mexican Food & Drink
Order like a local in Mexico — la cuenta, para llevar, antojitos, aguas frescas, and more
5 phrases →
Mexican Travel & Getting Around
Phrases for travelers in Mexico — cuánto cuesta, dónde queda, la propina, and more
4 phrases →
🇵🇪 Peruvian Spanish
Peruvian Greetings
How Peruvians say hello and start conversations
1 phrases →
Peruvian Slang
Authentic Peruvian slang — causa, pata, bacán, and more
6 phrases →
Everyday Peruvian Spanish
Phrases Peruvians use every day — al toque, chévere, and more
2 phrases →
Peruvian Professional Spanish
Respectful, warm Peruvian phrasing for work and business
1 phrases →
🇨🇴 Colombian Spanish
Colombian Greetings
How Colombians say hello, goodbye, and ask how you are
8 phrases →
Colombian Slang
Authentic Colombian slang words and expressions locals actually use
19 phrases →
Medellín Slang (Paisa)
Paisa expressions from Medellín — vos, chimba, and more
6 phrases →
Cali Slang (Caleño)
Caleño expressions from the salsa capital of the world
3 phrases →
Costeño Slang
Caribbean coast expressions from Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta
6 phrases →
Colombian Romantic Phrases
How Colombians express love, affection, and flirtation
8 phrases →
Colombian Food & Drink
Essential food vocabulary and dining phrases in Colombian Spanish
11 phrases →
Everyday Colombian Spanish
Common phrases Colombians use every single day
17 phrases →
🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Greetings
How Brazilians say hello — tudo bem, e aí, and more
2 phrases →
Brazilian Slang
Authentic Brazilian slang — beleza, legal, mano, and more
5 phrases →
Everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Phrases Brazilians use every day — a gente, dar um jeito, and more
2 phrases →
Brazilian Romantic Phrases
How Brazilians express love — saudade, você está linda, and more
2 phrases →
Brazilian Professional Portuguese
Professional Brazilian phrases for work and business
2 phrases →
Featured Phrases Across Latin America
¿Qué onda?
¿Qué onda? is the most Mexican way to greet someone casually. Literally "what wave?", it works exact...
Güey
"Güey" (often spelled "wey" in casual writing) is Mexican slang for "dude" or "bro" — and it's the s...
¿Me regalas...?
"¿Me regalas...?" is a Mexican politeness convention that confuses other Spanish speakers: it litera...
¿Me trae la cuenta?
Asking for the bill at a Mexican restaurant: "¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor?" or the warmer "¿Me reg...
Chao
Colombians say "chao" (borrowed from Italian "ciao") instead of "adiós". It's by far the most common...
Llave / Llavecita
"Llave" (key) is used in Cali and surrounding areas to refer to a very close friend — someone who is...