{"id":145321,"date":"2024-02-23T04:33:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T09:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-slang\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T21:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T02:11:15","slug":"spanish-slang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-slang\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Spanish Slang from Around the World (Audio Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most traditional Spanish courses won’t teach you much slang (a.k.a.\u00a0argot <\/em>or jerga<\/em>). But it’s hard to fit in with native speakers without it!<\/p>\n

We’re big believers in going off the beaten path with language learning. That’s why our team of Spanish students and native speakers have compiled this mega-list of Spanish slang from around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In this post, you’ll learn slang words along with their literal meanings, explanations and cultural notes. That way, when it’s time for you have a Spanish conversation<\/a> with native speakers, you’ll fit right in!
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Common Spanish Slang<\/h2>\n

\"women-dancing-in-colorful-costumes-with-long-flowing-skirts-in-mexico\"<\/a>Spanish Slang for Friend<\/h3>\n

There are so many different ways to say amigo<\/em> (friend). The following slang terms are just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish Slang for Friend<\/th>Meaning<\/th>Country\/Region<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Colega <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Buddy<\/td>Spain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Socio <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Partner or friend<\/td>Latin America<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compa <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Short for compadre <\/a>\n <\/em>, meaning friend or pal<\/td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parcero <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Colombia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cuate <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Buddy<\/td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cuateco <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pata <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Peru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goma <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Dominican Republic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jato <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Peru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maje <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panita <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Buddy<\/td>Venezuela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broder <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Honduras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primo <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Cousin or friend<\/td>Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pana <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Friend<\/td>Venezuela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compita <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Short for compadre <\/a>\n <\/em>, meaning friend or buddy<\/td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camarada <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Comrade or friend<\/td>Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corillo <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Group of friends<\/td>Puerto Rico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00e1quina <\/a>\n <\/em><\/td>Buddy or mate<\/td>Argentina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

How to Say “Friend” in Spanish in 45 Ways<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n