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Peruvian Slang

Authentic Peruvian slang — causa, pata, bacán, and more

6 phrases

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

Causa is the most distinctly Peruvian word for friend or buddy. It comes from Lima street slang and is used widely among young Peruvians. It is firmly Lima-rooted and has an urban edge.

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Patacasual

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Pata is a softer, more widely used Peruvian word for friend. You will hear "mi pata" all over Peru, especially among younger generations.

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Bacáncasual

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Bacán means cool, great, or awesome in Peru. It is one of the safest casual words in Peruvian Spanish — widely understood, not too slangy, and usable in most friendly situations.

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Misiocasual

Broke / No money (Peru)

Misio is Peruvian slang for being broke or having no money. It is widely understood in Lima and used casually among young people.

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Janguearcasual

To hang out (Peru)

Janguear is Peruvian slang borrowed from English "hang." It means to hang out or spend time with friends. Very Lima-specific.

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Chibolo/acasual

Young person / Kid (Peru)

Chibolo (masculine) or chibola (feminine) means a young person or kid in Peruvian Spanish. Widely used in Lima and most of Peru.

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