casual

Causa

Literal meaning: "Cause / buddy"

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

KAW-sa

What does it mean?

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.

How to use it

Use with close friends in casual settings. Not appropriate with strangers, elders, or in professional situations.

Example sentences

What's up, buddy?

¿Qué fue, causa?

My friend from Lima.

Mi causa de Lima.

Help me out, bro.

Ayúdame, causa.

Related phrases

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Al toque

Right away / Immediately (Peru)

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Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

Janguear

To hang out (Peru)

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casual

Causa

Literal meaning: "Cause / buddy"

Friend / Buddy (Peru)

KAW-sa

What does it mean?

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.

How to use it

Use with close friends in casual settings. Not appropriate with strangers, elders, or in professional situations.

Example sentences

What's up, buddy?

¿Qué fue, causa?

My friend from Lima.

Mi causa de Lima.

Help me out, bro.

Ayúdame, causa.

Related phrases

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Al toque

Right away / Immediately (Peru)

More peru-slang phrases

Pata

Friend / Pal (Peru)

Bacán

Cool / Awesome (Peru)

Misio

Broke / No money (Peru)

Janguear

To hang out (Peru)

Translate using real Colombian Spanish

HablaFlow translates with authentic slang like "Causa" — not robotic textbook Spanish.

Try Free — 10 Translations

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