ME VALE UN SORETE
To not care even the slightest bit. This is a vulgar way to express total indifference (a sorete is literally a piece of excrement or a turd).
ME VALE UN SORETE if you get hurt.
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Definitions by ariadne.sjartha
Words and definitions ariadne.sjartha has contributed to the street dictionary.
BoliviaVALEVERGUISTA
A person who simply does not give a fuck about anything anymore. It describes someone who is completely indifferent to their responsibilities or the consequences of their actions.
That valeverguista brother of yours failed three classes.
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TAMAÑO BAÑO
Describes an object with immense and exaggerated dimensions: massive or huge.
Your bed is TAMAÑO BAÑO.
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CHARQUECAN
A traditional dish from La Paz that features llama meat (it is typically prepared with fried llama jerky and served with corn, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs).
Tomorrow I will cook a delicious charquecan.
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¿CÓMO ES?
A common casual greeting among young people that combines hello and how are you doing.
¿Cómo es, Daniel?
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APXATA
An altar or ritual table used to present offerings to Pachamama, or Mother Earth, in Andean religious traditions. (These rituals are a central part of indigenous Bolivian culture used to ask for prosperity or give thanks).
We have to set up an APXATA so that things go well for us all year long.
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APU
The spirit or deity of a mountain, a fundamental figure in Andean belief systems (these sacred peaks are considered protectors of the local people and their land).
The APU will hear us, that is why we must be good people.
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FLOTA
An intercity coach or bus used for long-distance travel between departments (the primary administrative divisions of Bolivia, similar to states or provinces).
I will take a FLOTA to Cochabamba.
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chompa
A sweater or jumper (widely used in Bolivia and the Andes for knitted tops).
I bought a pink chompa for the winter.
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JILAKATA
The title for a traditional chief or community leader in Aymara indigenous culture (a jilakata is an authority figure responsible for social and political order within a local community or ayllu).
The jilakata told us not to steal.
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¿A CÓMO ES?
A polite and common way to ask a vendor for the price of an item. (It is the standard, respectful phrasing used in street markets and local shops.)
How much is the apple? (¿A cómo es la manzana?)
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BOLIVIANITA
A precious gemstone found in Bolivian territories (a naturally occurring variety of quartz that combines amethyst and citrine, found almost exclusively in Bolivia).
I bought myself a gold and BOLIVIANITA ring.
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HUEMOL
The common name for the South Andean deer (a species native to the high altitudes of the Andes mountains).
Yesterday I saw a HUEMOL that escaped.
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JISK´ANATA
A traditional folkloric parade held on the Monday of Carnival (this celebration takes place in La Paz and showcases diverse regional and indigenous dances).
I am going to dance in the JISK´ANATA this year.
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LICUADO
A fruit smoothie or milkshake sold at food stalls in local public markets. (Public markets in Bolivia are central hubs for affordable daily meals and fresh snacks).
Do you want to go get a licuado?
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BIEN ES
A response to the common Bolivian greeting (COMO ES?), meaning everything is fine or all good.
-What is up, Cris? -BIEN ES.
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CH´ETE
A young guy or youth.
That CH'ETE looks really bad.
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Paja brava
A nickname for the vegetation of the high-altitude plateau, characterized by being dry and sparse (A tough, yellowish bunchgrass common in the Andean highlands).
Once you reach the highway, all you see is paja brava.
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INFINITO
Used to indicate that there is a massive amount or a ton of something.
There is wine at my house. Infinito wine.
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ABRIR CANCHA
To act as a wingman by talking someone up to a potential romantic partner. (Cancha refers to a sports field or court, so the phrase implies clearing the way for someone to make a move).
I am going to abrir cancha for Cristian with Daniela.
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KALLAWAYA
A powerful shaman or medicine man with great abilities (refers to the traditional healers of the Bolivian Andes who use ancient rituals and medicinal plants).
I am going to see a kallawaya so he can heal my soul.
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EL PEPINO
A traditional Bolivian Carnival character who wears a brightly colored, one-piece costume and a mask. (Representing mischief and joy, EL PEPINO is a central figure in the festivities of La Paz, where the character is symbolically buried at the end of the season).
We have to get the EL PEPINO costume out because Carnival is almost here.
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CHAQUEO
The practice of burning vegetation or crop residue to clear and prepare land for new planting (a traditional slash-and-burn agricultural method common in the Bolivian lowlands).
It is already time for CHAQUEO.
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ÑEE
An exclamation used to express skepticism or disbelief when you think someone is lying or exaggerating, similar to saying: Yeah, right.
Ñee. I do not believe you actually went to North Korea.
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BIEN ESTE ERES
A phrase used to tell someone they are being a real pain, very strange, or stingy. The specific meaning depends on the context.
Bien este eres, why won't you play with your little sister?
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CHOLITAS CHACASCANI
A popular entertainment spectacle in Bolivia where indigenous women, or cholas, compete in professional wrestling matches while wearing their traditional dress (the pollera is a voluminous, multilayered skirt that is a hallmark of Andean indigenous identity).
If you make it to La Paz, you have to go see the CHOLITAS CHACASCANI show.
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¿CUMU ES?
A common greeting used by loud, overly outgoing, or somewhat dim-witted young people. (The term is a deliberate mispronunciation of como es, which means what is up).
¿Cumu es, buddy?
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DE ONE
An expression used to signal total agreement with a plan or suggestion. It is a slang variation of the phrase de una, meaning right away or definitely.
-Want to go see the Rolling Stones? -DE ONE.
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EN EL CULO DEL CONDE
A location that is extremely far away from the city center, way out in the boonies or in the middle of nowhere. (In La Paz, this refers to a once-remote neighborhood where a local 'Count' had his estate.)
You live EN EL CULO DEL CONDE.
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Culo
A vulgar term used to describe a massive amount or a shitload of something.
There is a Culo of food at my house.
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MEDIO CHOTIVIRIS
A derogatory term for a woman who is considered unattractive but tries to look like a blonde, Ukrainian-style supermodel.
Rafaela is MEDIO CHOTIVIRIS. That blonde dye does not look good on her.
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PURA VERGA
Used to describe a party or social gathering that was a complete disaster or total trash.
Manu's party was PURA VERGA.
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AHOGADO
A traditional dish made with roasted meat, vegetables, and onions (in Bolivia, the name refers to how the ingredients are smothered or drowned in a thick sauce).
I want to have an AHOGADO for lunch.
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RELLENO
A common street snack consisting of a battered and deep-fried mashed potato ball, typically stuffed with minced meat, vegetables, or hard-boiled eggs. (These are widely sold at sidewalk kiosks and food stalls throughout Bolivia).
I'm going to eat two rellenos.
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VALER VERGA
To reach a point of total indifference or apathy toward something or someone because the situation has become too difficult, dramatic, or annoying to handle.
I do not give a VALER VERGA about university anymore.
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HILACATA
The highest-ranking authority among shamans or sorcerers, considered the boss or head leader (derived from the Aymara title for a community leader).
The hilacata is going to heal me.
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VAS DISCULPAR
A colloquial shortening of the formal 'Va a disculpar' (You will forgive me), used to offer an apology to someone.
VAS DISCULPAR, I didn't mean to kick you.
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YA PUES
An expression used to tell someone they are lying or saying something hard to believe, similar to saying, yeah, right, or, come on.
YA PUES! I do not believe your mom is a model.
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TRUFI
A shared taxi or small van used for public transportation that follows a set route (the name is a contraction of taxi de ruta fija, or fixed-route taxi).
Let's take a TRUFI to El Prado.
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DE LA PÉREZ
Used to describe something or someone as low quality, cheap, or tacky. (Refers to the Perez Velasco area in La Paz, known for its crowded informal markets and inexpensive goods).
Look at that DE LA PEREZ model.
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RE
An expression used to indicate that one is completely sure about something or in total agreement.
A: Do you want to go eat? B: RE.
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FRAILE
A person who is clumsy, inept, or lacks the skill to do things correctly, someone who constantly messes up whatever they try to do.
Manuel is a FRAILE with girls.
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ORIENTISTA
A term for a die-hard fan of the soccer club Oriente Petrolero (a major team based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra).
Manuel is an ORIENTISTA.
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ñoba
A slang term for the bathroom or toilet (it is the word baño spoken with the syllables reversed).
Can I use your ñoba, please.
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pitear
To put a cigarette in your mouth and pretend to smoke it without actually inhaling.
Andres doesn't smoke, he only knows how to pitear.
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JOCHA
A mess, shambles, or state of total chaos created by a person.
Your room is a JOCHA.
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yeta
A person who is jinxed or currently suffering from a streak of bad luck.
I'm so yeta, I lost a hundred dollars yesterday.
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FRIKEADO
Describes a person or situation that is very crazy, strange, or acting in a bizarre way.
Carlos is FRIKEADO. He is going around giving his money away.
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