Submitted by Mike H. from Seattle, WA, USA on Jan 13 1999. noun. “Esa gente fueron al carro a hechar un palo” “This guy is so plastered / drunk he cant drive”, “Solo cuando estoy jalao canto bien” It means “foreigner” and Cubans aren’t shy about addressing visitors as such. It’s an informal word we use among friends. Cuban Spanish Slang. Search for a topic, destination or article, We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. (Se está comiendo un cable.) For more information on how we use cookies consult our revised, The spookiest mythical creature in every country in the world, The world’s 5 most beautiful alphabets you’ll never learn to read, In Tibet, New Year is celebrated with barley, dumpling soup, and a lot of yak butter, 45 eerie, creepy, and often beautiful abandoned places around the world, 6 terms that non-Indigenous people need to stop appropriating, Frank Lloyd Wright House, Bentonville, Arkansas, Rainforest Guardians: Spirit Bears and the Gitga'at Nation, Cuba is reopening Havana Airport for international travel, The exhaustion and exhilaration of survival — what I learned from 9 days in Cuba. Cuban slang. There are a lot of different slang words that are used instead of the word “money” in Cuba. He/she fell down. A vulgar way of saying “to have sex “ or “fuck”. ‍ 23.                                                  6 ways to actually help local people when you travel to Cuba, “In Cuba” will leave you aching to visit right now, This instagrammer’s amazing shots of Havana will make you want to travel right now, This moment, exactly so — My 20-year portrait of Cuba, The best language-learning apps and websites to try, Listen and discover Indigenous languages on Google Earth’s new platform, How to interpret hieroglyphics on your next Egypt trip, 20 of the funniest idioms for people learning English, How to ask for the bill in 13 major languages, How to say ‘cheers’ and ‘Happy New Year’ in 30 countries. “Let’s fuck tonight”, “Vamos pa la fiesta a joder un poco” My Cuban friends spelled the words for me so it’s entirely possible they aren’t right. “This bitch tried to flirt with your man” Mandarin is both incredibly hard and ridiculously easy to learn. Cuba. 48. *This term is used by a woman is talking to a man who has her on her last nerve (a woman who is irritated by a man)– it literally translates to: Origin: Baro - (un/el); money (un barísimo; a lot of money) Bemba - thick lips (Radio Bemba; gossip or the grapevine; rumors, unfounded rumor, false report, leaked information or piece of disinformation) Bisnero - businessman (hustler) Sure there are tons of Cubans and Cuban descendants living in the US, Puerto Rico and other countries, but after 30-50 years outside of Cuba, their Spanish should have differences with the Spanish currently used in Cuba. “You have me with a hard-on”, “Se te marca el rabo por lo pantalones” A person who is drunk (plastered). Se destimbaló. Moni, plata, billetes. Paguete : bad lover – bad sex Papi : dad ( used when addressing a man) palestino : stupid, retarded ( used by people from Havana to refer to farmers from Eastern Cuba) Padrino : Santeria priest, counseller Paton : bad dancer Pipo : chap (used when addressing a waiter) “Im going to smack you in the mouth”, “Si te sigues portando mal te voy a dar un trompón justo en la cabeza” A driver who swerves into your lane or a person who tries cuts you off. This is said about someone who talks a lot or way too much, especially about things that aren’t that interesting. “Este tipo es tremendo jamonero” “Your dick/penis is small”, “Me tienes el rabo encendido” Camello. Means "Lobster", slang for Cuban women because like the lobster they carry all their meat in the tail: Oye: Cubans (Pronounced "o-yay") Derogatory term used by non-Cubans. “If you keep misbehaving Im going to hit you straight across the head”, “Mi mamá me dio un trompón cuando le contesté” A Cuban is not stingy…He walks on his elbows. Actual Meaning: Examples: After reading:  Please take our quiz on these Cuban curse words! “Tienes el rabo chiquito” 25 Cuban Slang Words And Phrases That Will Help You On Your Next Trip To Cuba By Cristal Mesa February 7, 2018 at 5:53 pm Believe it or not, the Spanish language is filled with different dialects and slangs depending on what country you are in. “That freak over there cant take his eyes off of you”, “Mi hermano se fajo con el tipo ese por ser jamonero” Actual Meaning: 49. “Este tipo esta jalo y no puede manejar” A touchy feely kind of guy (a pervert) (a freak). Yep, I know you have seen this word before. “No jodas tanto y termina la comida” (slang terms above compiled from youtube video 'Cuban Spanish Phrases and Slang' uploaded by user cl033149) I would like to share some of my favorite Cuban expressions and help you understand how to use them so that next time you’re in Havana “you will be finishing” (everyone will be very impressed with you). Last edited on Jan 13 1999. If you’re in the Gritty streets of Cuba and wanted to say and understand some vulgar Cuban curse words, then this list will surely help you out! Here are some common Cuban words and phrases you will hear from Cuban Spanish speakers. Fó! The login page will open in a new tab. Examples: Cuban Slang Overview. Cuban slang derives some of its influences from African languages and also features quite a lot of anglicisms. There is no direct translation for this one. A Cuban isn’t going through a bad patch or has many economic problems…He is eating a cable. You may even notice some of these words in Cuban music and in TV shows. Please check out our Spanish slang madness article here where you’ll learn some Spanish slang from 12 different Spanish speaking countries! A Cuban is not upset at someone…He is giving that person a watercress. “I don’t like to swerve when I drive”. “Only when I am drunk do I sing well”. – I’m out of here, I have to go to the work; 23. Funny cuban sayings and some slang words. Here’s what travelers can master. 4. Code Switch celebrates the life and bad words of Guillermo Álvarez Guedes. See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing. “Tienes la papaya grande” Here’s how I feel about Castro, Trump, and what history tells us. Actual Meaning: 3. People get really impressed when you pull a couple out and light em up. Agreed not everything here is slang, some words are those used in Cuba but not common elsewhere like momentico vs momentito. “A la jinetera se la llevó la policia” Examples: 0 0. bigschwinger. 14 Slang Words Only Cubans Understand. Words. Actual Meaning: In Cuba, they use it too. 1 decade ago. Gritty Spanish is a collection of immersive, realistic stories in Spanish. “If you kiss me we will end up fucking”. https://www.grittyspanish.com/.../10/9-extremely-vulgar-cuban-curse-words The 8 Cuban Slang Terms You Need to Know. Most if not all countries of the world have their own little expressions commonly known as slang. No dipara un chícharo. A list of the 100 most offensive slang words on The Online Slang Dictionary. She/he is lazy. I would like to know how to say " I love Cuba and it's People "Please those fluent with the language contribute and or correct me where i am wrong; i would hate to say one thing while meaning another; or to insult someone. No literal translation in the American Dictionary. I’m Cuban-American. It is said the origin of this term because of the shape of the fruit to the woman’s vagina. “You can see your dick through your pants” Acere - a friend, pal (Que bola, acere? Literal Translation: Voice acted by Latino actors and actresses to help improve your Spanish comprehension in a way that engages and amuses. Apr 4, 2020 - The word “asere” is used in Cuba, as a Cuban slang, with the meaning of “friend”. Every country has its own, unique slang words, and Mexico is home to some of the largest variations of the Spanish language in the world. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Again, quite a similar sounding word to 'pinche' which can sound very bad in Mexican Spanish. When you’re done, please make sure to also check out our other blog post on Cuban Phrases: Don’t Visit Cuba Without knowing about these popular sayings. “If you don’t stop fooling around, Im going to smack you”. mobile app. ... You’ll likely hear this word hundreds of times on your trip to Cuba, whether you’re walking down the street or ordering in a restaurant. an unattractive, undependable, old automobile.My work car is just a beater. Because being un tremendo mangon in no way means that ... 14 Slang Words Only Cubans Understand. “Those two went to the car to have sex”, “Voy a hechar un palo con mi novia esta noche” “The Cuban prostitutes all stand by the ‘Malecon'”. (Le da un berro.) Last but not least, we're going to end our list by giving you some Cuban slang. If you’re fortunate enough to have friends who are Cuban or to be Cuban yourself, then you know that like any culture, we have some lit slang words. It is said that the word derives from back in the 1970’s when men would stare, chase, harass, or even assault young women “fresh meat” so the term was used to tell women that a “strange man” “weirdo” was looking at them so they would be aware of their surroundings.