tarro
A slang term for a person's backside or butt.
You have to go to that beach because some incredible tarros walk along the shore.
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Definitions by HUVE84
Words and definitions HUVE84 has contributed to the street dictionary.
Perútela
1. Flimsy, weak, or of poor quality. 2. Boring, dull, or underwhelming (literally meaning cloth, the term suggests something thin or lacking substance).
1. This chair is really tela, I am afraid to sit on it. 2. The party was super tela.
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Tranca
1. A heavy drinking session or a state of intense drunkenness. 2. Something very difficult or tough.
1. Yesterday we all ended up in a massive Tranca. 2. The final exam was super Tranca.
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trinche
A large carving fork used to hold down large cuts of meat while they are being sliced at the table.
Pass me the trinche so I can serve the roast.
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un saludo a la bandera
This expression describes a promise, law, or agreement that is merely symbolic and lacks any real intention of being fulfilled. It indicates something done just for show or as a hollow formality (The phrase refers to saluting the flag as a formal ritual that often lacks practical follow-through).
The contract we signed is a complete un saludo a la bandera for you.
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temperamento
Used to describe a person's mood, disposition, or character.
It is obvious your dad has a strong and somewhat bitter temperamento.
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trompear
In colloquial speech, to get into a fistfight, trade blows, or scrap (derived from trompa, a slang term for snout or mouth).
My cousins started to trompear over their dad's car.
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tener esquina
To be street smart or savvy, possessing the kind of worldly wisdom and intuition gained from life experience rather than formal education (in Peru, the corner or esquina is where one traditionally gains social experience and learns how to navigate the streets).
My dad will never get scammed because he tiene esquina.
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tipear
To type or type up something using a computer or typewriter keyboard (common anglicism in Peru).
I have to tipear a 50 page assignment for tomorrow.
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Tongo
A slang name for a bowler hat.
I bought myself a really cool tongo.
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tincar
To have a hunch, a gut feeling, or to intuitively suspect that something is the case or will happen.
Me tinca that we will win the soccer match tomorrow.
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tambo
A term for an inn or lodge in certain Andean cities (the word dates back to the Inca Empire, when it referred to roadside shelters or storehouses along travel routes).
We stayed in a very cozy tambo that we found when we arrived.
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taquear
In Peruvian slang, this means to play pool or billiards (referring to the use of a taco, the Spanish word for a pool cue).
We skipped physics class and went to taquear somewhere.
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tener palabra
To be a person of integrity who always follows through on their promises.
I might not have much money, but I tengo palabra.
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tronchar
Used to describe twisting, bending, or warping something out of shape, frequently used when talking about bad posture or crooked growth.
Sit up straight or you are going to grow up all tronchado.
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sacar troncha
To get a cut, a kickback, or to profit from something, usually through opportunistic or illicit means. (In Peru, troncha literally refers to a large piece of meat, used here to mean taking one's slice of the pie.)
The judge ruled in favor of the corporation because he is definitely going to sacar troncha one way or another.
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unas aguas
A colloquial way to suggest going for drinks or grabbing a few beers (referring to alcoholic drinks as waters is a common lighthearted euphemism).
I think Friday night calls for unas aguas.
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tugurizar
To turn a building or a neighborhood into a slum or a dump, usually by overcrowding it or letting it fall into disrepair (derived from tugurio, meaning a shack or hovel).
Those new neighbors who arrived are tugurizando our neighborhood.
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taxear
To work as a taxi driver, often as an informal or temporary job (it is very common in Peru for individuals to use their own cars as taxis to earn extra money).
He hasn't had a steady job for months, so he has been taxeando.
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trejo
This term is used to describe someone who is gutsy, brave, or determined.
That cop was incredibly trejo to take on three thieves by himself.
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tutuma
A humorous, slang term for the head (originally referring to a round bowl made from a dried gourd).
He came running and bumped his tutuma.
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tener sangre en la cara
To be a person of honor and integrity who keeps their word. It describes someone who has a sense of shame and takes their obligations seriously. (The expression implies that if you have blood in your face, you are capable of blushing from shame rather than being a shameless or thick-skinned cheat).
I invest with him because he has proven to me that he has tener sangre en la cara.
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Tequeños
A fried appetizer made from a thin flour dough, usually filled with cheese (in Peru, these are commonly served with guacamole).
Order some tequeños to snack on.
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tenida
An outfit or a specific set of clothes worn for special events or formal occasions (often refers to a complete ensemble).
Today I have to wear a gala tenida.
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tercerizar
Used in administrative and business settings to mean outsourcing or subcontracting services to an external provider.
At my company they tercerizan the accounting.
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tesonero
This term refers to someone who is persistent, tenacious, or shows great determination.
This project has awakened the tesonero that was sleeping inside me.
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termocéfalo
A derogatory term for a radical or far-leftist with extreme ideas (it literally translates to hot-headed, suggesting their brain is overheating with ideology).
That protest was packed with termocéfalos.
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trabajólico
A term used for people who are addicted to work, equivalent to the English word workaholic.
His wife became trabajólica and that is why they got divorced.
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trapear
To mop the floor using a wet cloth.
I had to trapear the whole kitchen after I forgot to turn off the faucet for an hour.
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trascendido
Refers to a piece of news or a rumor that has leaked or been made public through unofficial channels.
It has trascendido that the President is considering resigning his position.
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trastabillón
A slang term for a stumble or a trip.
The soccer player had a trastabillón but he still scored the goal.
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tratativa
The preliminary stage of a negotiation or the initial talks held before a deal is finalized.
We haven't closed the deal yet, we are just in tratativas.
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traspatio
This term refers to the yard or patio area located at the back of a house.
Go play in the traspatio, the street is way too dangerous.
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terramoza
A female bus hostess who assists passengers on long-distance or international coach trips (in Peru, long-haul buses are the primary way to travel between provinces and often provide services similar to an airplane).
The trip went by quickly because I got a really pretty terramoza and I started chatting with her.
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tetudo
A slang term for someone who is dim-witted, clumsy, or a fool.
My grandma always used to tell me I was a tetudo and I think she is right.
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tocarse de nervios
To lose your cool, flip out, or get extremely rattled.
I started to tocarme de nervios on the last question of the exam and ended up not answering it.
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tocar violín
To be a third wheel, acting as the awkward extra person hanging out with a romantic couple.
I am not going to the cinema with you guys because I would just be there to tocar violín.
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tío
A colloquial way to refer to an old man or someone who is aging (literally means uncle).
My dad is already a tío, that is why he falls asleep so early.
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Transar
To reach an agreement or compromise. It refers to two parties making concessions to settle a dispute or close a deal.
After one month we managed to transar and we will not go to trial.
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trepidar
Used as a synonym for hesitating, wavering, or faltering.
You cannot trepidar in front of the judge or the other lawyer will win the case.
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tutilimundi
A term of Italian origin used to mean everybody or every single person.
He went and told tutilimundi that I was getting a divorce.
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tsunami
Used as an absolute synonym for a tidal wave or seaquake.
The fishermen did not go out to work because they thought there could be a tsunami.
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ultimadamente
Used to express at the end of the day or when all is said and done. It is often used to assert authority or provide a final, decisive reason to end an argument.
ultimadamente I am the owner of this business and what I say goes.
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tópico
Used to mean a specific subject, theme, or matter. (In standard Spanish this word usually means a cliché, but in this context it refers to the topic of discussion).
Does anyone know what the tópico of this meeting is?
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ubicaína
A humorous term for an imaginary medicine prescribed to someone who lacks self-awareness or does not know their place in a social or professional setting (derived from the verb ubicarse, meaning to orient oneself or know one's place).
I think that rookie engineer needs a little bit of ubicaína, he is trying to change two years of planning.
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tigre de papel
A person, institution, or nation that appears powerful and threatening but is actually weak and lacks any real influence or strength.
We have had tigres de papel as presidents of the country.
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tetelemeque
In colloquial Peruvian Spanish, this describes a person who is a fool, a wimp, or a pushover who lacks initiative.
He never achieved anything significant in his career because he was always such a tetelemeque.
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trafa
A scam, rip-off, or fraud. It refers to something that is a sham or intended to deceive people.
Those new weight loss pills are a trafa.
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