Words and definitions Catracho Vago has contributed to the street dictionary.
A term for someone who is completely incompetent or extremely clumsy. It is the perfect word to describe a person who is totally useless and cannot get anything done.
Don't have him fix the outlet because he is a total muela and he will end up burning the whole house down.
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A term for a woman with typical Hispanic features who dyes her hair blonde to try and look like a foreigner. It is a colloquial way to call out girls who are not natural blondes but use chemicals to lighten their dark hair.
Look at that rubia oxigenada, she thinks she is so classy but her hair looks totally fried from all that dye.
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A derogatory slang term used in Honduras to refer to a gay man. It is a pejorative way to mock or label someone based on their sexual orientation.
In the neighborhood, everyone is saying the neighbor is panqueque because they have never seen him with a girl.
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A vulgar slang term used in everyday Honduran speech to refer to a man's testicles. It is a blunt and crude way of naming the male genitals.
That hard hit from the ball landed right on his cojones and left him lying on the ground writhing in pain.
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Describes something of high quality, visually appealing, or just plain great. It is used to label objects or situations that make a positive impression.
That new phone you bought is really Chido.
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To get a flat tire after running over a sharp object like a nail or glass. It is the everyday term for a punctured tire that has lost its air.
I had to pull over in the middle of the highway because my front tire just happened to punchar on a piece of glass.
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Used to describe someone who is slow on the uptake, dazed, or acting like a space cadet. It is a colloquial way to call someone dim-witted or completely clueless.
Hurry up and don't just stand there like a lela, we are already late because of you.
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A corruption of the word hombre (man), used as a casual way to address a friend or as an emphatic filler word to stress an emotion. It is a very common part of daily speech used to express a wide range of feelings, from surprise and disbelief to annoyance or exhaustion.
Stop bothering me, ombe, I am trying to concentrate!
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A person who crashes a party, group, or conversation without an invitation. It refers to an interloper who meddles by showing up at events where they do not belong.
That guy is a huge colado: he showed up at the birthday party without knowing anyone and even started dancing.
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A vulgar and very colloquial term for the penis used in Honduras. It is a direct, informal way to refer to the male genitals.
Hurry up and put your underwear on, we already saw your whole churute!
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A sudden streak of unexpected luck or a success achieved by pure chance. It refers to a fluke or random stroke of good fortune that happens without the person even trying for it.
What a huge GUARRA you had winning that raffle when you did not even want to buy the ticket!
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A sudden emotional fit or spell triggered by bad news or a major scare. It is the moment when someone's nerves get so overwhelmed that they seem about to faint or lose control.
Mrs. Xiomara almost had a PATATUS when she found out her son had left for the north (a common term for migrating to the United States) without telling her.
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A common Honduran slang term for marijuana (the word literally refers to tinder or kindling). It is used to denote the drug and its psychoactive effects.
After work we went to a buddy's house to burn some yesca and relax.
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A derogatory term used for a person who lacks money, social status, or influence. It describes a nobody or someone considered totally insignificant (the word literally means cat-skinner, suggesting someone so poor or lowly they have to skin cats).
Don't pay any attention to that pelagato, he only comes here to criticize and he doesn't have a cent to his name.
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A vulgar slang term used to mean having sex, equivalent to 'fucking'. It is very blunt in Honduran Spanish, where a person who is very sexually active is called a pison or pisona.
They say that guy went to PISAR with the girl he met at the party last night.
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Describes someone who is exceptionally sharp, street-smart, or quick-witted. It is also used as a command to tell someone to wake up, move faster, or pay better attention to their surroundings.
Be Vivo with the change the cashier gave you, do not let even one lempira go missing (the lempira is the national currency of Honduras).
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Used to describe someone who has no desire to work or constantly makes excuses to avoid their responsibilities. It is a very common, informal way to call someone lazy or a slacker among friends.
Stop lying around in that hammock, huevón, and help me clean the yard already.
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A derogatory and vulgar term for a female sex worker. It is used to insult or label a woman who charges for sexual services.
Be careful when going through that area at night, because it gets full of nothing but perras looking for clients.
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A childish or informal term for feces or the act of pooping. In Honduras, it is the standard word families use to talk about bowel movements in a straightforward way.
Clean the yard well because the dog did pupu near the entrance.
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Used to describe a person who shows a total lack of courage in a difficult or intimidating situation. It refers to someone who is scared to death and does not dare to face a problem.
Stop being such a cagada and tell your boyfriend what you think, you cannot keep hiding out of pure fear.
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Refers to a lie, bullshit, or a tall tale that someone tries to pass off as the truth. It is also used to describe the act of sweet-talking or flirting with someone to win them over.
That guy is just feeding you paja so you go to the stadium with him: do not believe a single word he says.
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A thick, slimy glob of phlegm and saliva coughed up from the throat or lungs. It is a graphic, vulgar term for a loogie or a hocker.
It was so gross to see that guy spit out a massive gargajo right before getting on the bus!
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A vulgar slang term for the vulva or vagina. It is a very common, coarse way to refer to female genitals.
That girl is wearing pants so tight that her whole panocha is showing.
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Refers to vulgarity, insults, or foul language. It describes the cuss words or crude expressions someone uses, typically when they are angry or lack manners.
Stop saying sandeces in front of the guests, you are making me look bad with that kind of language.
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A serious blow-up, fight, or confrontation between people. It refers to a verbal or physical clash where those involved go head-to-head.
Don Juan and his brother-in-law had a really nasty agarre last night over a land dispute.
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The primary work tool of the Honduran countryside, consisting of a long, sharp steel blade with a short handle. It is typically used for clearing land, farming tasks, or as a self-defense weapon in rural zones (the tool is culturally iconic and ubiquitous among rural workers in Honduras).
Get the machete ready because tomorrow we are leaving early to clear the brush on the front lot.
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Describes someone who stays excessively calm or lacks concern in situations where they should be stressed or responsible. It refers to a person acting with total indifference, often appearing shameless or bold to everyone else.
Look how Fresco this guy is, he still hasn't finished the report and he calmly went off to play a pick-up soccer game.
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This is how you refer to someone who shares your first name. In Honduras, it is commonly used as a friendly or familiar greeting to establish an instant bond when you discover someone has the same name as you.
What is up, tocayo! Come here and sit with us, it is not every day I run into another Carlos around here.
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A vulgar slang term used in Honduras to refer to the penis. It is typically used in informal settings among friends or in crude jokes.
That guy hit his banano really hard when he fell off his bike.
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A vulgar double entendre used to refer to the penis without naming it directly. It is used to mock someone or as a punchline to an insult, usually implying a physical gesture towards the crotch.
Just shut up and grab esta, since you are all talk!
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The complete set of tack and gear, such as saddles and blankets, used to equip horses and mules for riding or carrying cargo. It is the essential equipment needed to prepare an animal for field work.
Go check if the apero is complete and in good condition, because tomorrow we leave early for town with the mules loaded up.
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An interjection used to express strong anger or irritation. It is often used like the word hell to tell someone to get lost or to vent frustration.
Go to the carajo, I can't stand your lies anymore!
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Physical discomfort when someone feels a low-grade fever starting or has body aches. It is a state of mild feverishness often accompanied by lethargy and chills.
I have been feeling a major quebranto since this morning, so I better take a pill before a real fever hits me.
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A creamy paste used to clean, protect, and shine leather footwear. In Honduras, it is the standard name for shoe polish, regardless of the brand.
Before heading out to the party, put some Chinola on those shoes because they look really dirty.
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Used to describe any object, place, or living being with small dimensions. It is an everyday way to say that something is not big or is just tiny.
Look, that room is too chico to fit two beds, we should probably look for another option.
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Used to address a soulmate or an extremely loyal friend. It is the equivalent of calling someone your brother or homie to show you trust them completely.
What is up, perro? Are we going to go eat some baleadas after work? (A baleada is a staple Honduran dish consisting of a flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and cream).
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A slang term for gambling or playing card games for money. It is a very common expression in Honduran social gatherings when a card game is organized.
What's up, dude? Are you coming to chivear with us tonight, or are you afraid of losing your cash?
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A Honduran exclamation used to celebrate a personal victory or express joy when things go exactly as planned. It functions as an interjection of triumph or satisfaction.
ella! I finally finished the paperwork for my driver's license.
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Used to describe someone who spreads gossip or private info very quickly. It refers to the informal grapevine where rumors fly through a community by word of mouth (bemba is a slang term for big lips or mouth).
Don't tell her anything about your new job yet, because she is pure radio bemba and by tomorrow even the boss will know.
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Describes something that is totally spotless, impeccable, or squeaky clean. In Honduras, it is used to highlight that a place or object is so tidy it practically sparkles.
Start mopping the living room, I need to have it nítida before the guests arrive.
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Used to describe doing something sneakily or behind people's backs, particularly when someone steals something without being noticed. It refers to acting with stealth to commit a minor crime or a theft.
Look at that guy, see how he swiped the hat camuflajeado from the counter when the clerk turned around.
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Refers to a state of absolute laziness or a total lack of motivation to do anything. It is a very common expression in Honduras to describe a deep lethargy that makes someone not want to even move.
It is such a huge güeva having to go to work today, Saturday: I would rather stay in bed all day!
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A vulgar slang term widely used in Honduras for the penis. It is common in informal settings, jokes, or when describing pain or surprise involving the genitals.
That kid is really hyper, and yesterday playing soccer he got hit hard with the ball in the pinga.
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The standard Honduran word for any small candy or sweet. It is most commonly used for the hard candies bought at neighborhood corner stores (pulperías) or the sweets stuffed inside piñatas.
Go to the corner store and bring me some mint confites with the change.
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A term used as an affectionate nickname for a mother or to compliment a very attractive woman. In certain Honduran slang contexts, it is also used to refer to a gay man.
That guy is very mamacita when he talks, you can tell from a mile away.
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A vulgar and direct term used in popular Honduran slang for the female genitals. It is commonly used in informal settings to refer to a woman's vagina or vulva.
They say you could see that dancer's whole cuca when her skirt flew up during the show.
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Used to describe someone who is very angry or in a bad mood. It also describes a task or situation that is extremely difficult, tough, or hard to deal with. (While this word means horny in many other countries, in Honduras it refers to anger or difficulty.)
Watch out because the boss is very arrecho today and doesn't want anyone to bother him.
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A term of endearment used for a romantic partner, serving as a direct synonym for 'my love' or 'sweetheart' in a strictly romantic context.
I brought you a little gift, pana, because I wanted to remind you how much I love you.
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