causa
A close friend, buddy, or homie. (In Peru, it is synonymous with pata and used to refer to someone in one's inner circle.)
Jose is my causa.
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Tag: amigo
Definitions tagged amigo in the street dictionary.
PerúCaucha
A label for a friend who looks like a hoodlum or has the habits of a petty thief. (In Peru, the terms 'choro' and 'chorito' are common slang for a street criminal).
A: Here comes the caucha!! B: You mean Christian? A: Yeah, he looks like a little thief...
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Garra
A soul brother or a ride-or-die friend. Someone who sticks by you through thick and thin.
Hey, Garra, lend me 20 bucks and I will pay you back tomorrow, friend.
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Panamádoble cara
A two-faced person or a hypocrite who acts inconsistently with their supposed moral standards or principles.
Felipe is a doble cara, that is why everyone dislikes him
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Mañiño
A close friend, buddy, or bro. (A term of endearment used primarily on the Caribbean coast of Colombia).
Hey mañiño, come with me and I will buy you a bolis (a frozen juice treat sold in a plastic tube).
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ColombiaPapa
A casual term of endearment for a male friend, similar to man or bro.
My dear Papa, you have to come to my birthday party.
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BoliviaTECUA
A word for a friend or buddy, adapted from the Mexican slang term cuate.
Adrian and I are good TECUAS.
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pariente
A term used by people from the eastern lowlands of Bolivia to address their friends, similar to buddy or mate (common in the Santa Cruz, Beni, and Pando regions).
Pariente! How have you been?
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Compa
Short for compadre, this is a friendly and casual way to address a friend or buddy (originally referring to the relationship between a child's father and godfather).
A: Hey, what's up, compa? How is everything? B: Just here, working hard, you know how it is.
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Alcahuete
Someone who covers for another person, hiding their wrongdoings or mistakes from others.
My brother is my alcahuete, no matter how much trouble I get into, he never rats me out.
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Chompi
A slang term for friend or buddy, derived from the word compadre (a term used in Mexico for a close friend or the godfather of one's child).
- Here comes Miguel, he is a good chompi. - Yesterday I went out to eat with my chompis.
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MéxicoCarnal
A slang term for a brother or a very close friend (the word literally relates to flesh, implying a bond as strong as blood).
Jorge is my oldest carnal. Hey carnal, how about we go grab some food tomorrow?
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gomía
A slang term for a friend, used in urban neighborhoods (the word is formed by reversing the syllables of amigo, a local wordplay known as vesre).
A gomía is the one who stays with you through thick and thin.
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Argentinatrolo
A derogatory slur for a gay man. It is also frequently used among friends as a casual, rough way to address one another, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Listen trolo, are we going fishing tomorrow? You in?
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Güey
One of the most common slang terms among Mexican youth, though some consider it crude or tacky. It is primarily used as a filler word or a generic way to address someone, similar to dude, guy, or friend. Depending on the context, it can also be used as an insult meaning dumb or clueless.
Don't fuck around, don't play the güey and call already. What's up wey, how are you doing? Those güeyes won't stop fucking around. He is a real güey, through thick and thin.
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VIEJO
A common term for a friend, buddy, or pal, similar to man or dude. Although it literally means old man, it is used to address peers or acquaintances as a sign of camaraderie regardless of their actual age.
Look VIEJO, let's go see the girls at the pool. / I have to call the VIEJO from the bakery. Hey VIEJO, remember what is pending.
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VenezuelaPlomo
An enthusiastic way to say let's go, I'm down, or deal. It is used to express immediate agreement with a plan. (Literally meaning lead or bullets, it is used in Venezuela to signal a quick and decisive yes).
How about we go to the movies today at 7? ... OK, Plomo. / Would you like to go to the party with me? ... Sure, Plomo!
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Bicho
A casual way to refer to a friend or peer, similar to dude or guy. It is widely used among students and young people.
Hey bicho, how is the skateboard? / That bicho really is good at playing.
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Weon
Abbreviation of webon. Used to address a friend, similar to dude, man, or bro (In Venezuela, it is an extremely common filler word between friends, though it is technically a vulgar term for someone lazy or slow).
Look weon, when are we meeting to have a little barbecue? / Damn weon, we have to do something this weekend.
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opositor
A person who supports the political opposition movement. (In Venezuela, this refers to anyone opposed to the ruling socialist government.)
The opositores do not even know what to do anymore. Most opositores are leaving the country.
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cuate
In Mexico, this term refers to a close friend or buddy. It also means twins (specifically fraternal twins, whereas identical twins are typically called gemelos).
That dude is my cuate. I am a mother of little cuates. Come on cuate, what is up?
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man
Derived from the English word man, this term is used in Panama as a generic way to refer to any person. Unlike in English, it is gender-neutral and is used for both men and women.
What did that man tell you? | Did the man from the store call you?
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fren
Derived from the English word friend, it is a very common way to say friend, buddy, or pal. (Panama has a history of adopting English terms due to the influence of the Canal Zone).
It is a good thing you came, fren. / Hey, fren, can you lend me your phone?
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Mopri
The word primo (cousin) spoken backwards. It is a term for a close friend, typically used by the upper class (often referred to in Panama as yeyes) or by others to parody that group's manner of speaking.
Of course I told you, mopri. Check your phone | What's up, mopri?
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Paciero
An affectionate term for a close friend, buddy, or homie. (Derived from the word for peace, it refers to someone you are cool or tight with.)
He is my paciero, let me introduce you : They are very close pacieros, that is why they are always together
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Blod
Derived from the English word blood, this term is used by men to refer to close friends they consider to be blood brothers.
What happened to your face, blod? | Introduce me to your sister, blod.
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Buay
A phonetic adaptation of the English word boy, used to refer to a guy, dude, or young man. (Panamanian slang frequently incorporates English loanwords due to historical U.S. influence in the country).
What is wrong with that buay? | Is that buay a friend of yours?
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Guevón
A term used as either a friendly greeting or an insult, depending on context and tone. It ranges in meaning from dude or man to dumbass or idiot (In Colombia, the word is ubiquitous and its severity depends entirely on the relationship between speakers).
Guevón! Let's go to a party tomorrow! He is such a guevón, playing the victim just to avoid fixing the problem.
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laopé
A boy or young man. It is typically used as a casual term of address between friends, similar to dude or bro (the term is the word pelao, meaning kid, with the syllables reversed).
What is up, laopé? | Is that right, laopé?
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loco
A friendly and casual way to address a friend, equivalent to dude, man, or bro.
I really like that girl, loco: I am hungry, loco.
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compadre
An affectionate term for a very close friend, buddy, or pal (literally the relationship between a child's father and godfather, signifying a bond of deep trust).
To get your car fixed, I can recommend my compadre's shop. Twenty years and he has never let me down.
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cuñado
A friendly way to address a male friend (literally brother-in-law, it is used as a term of endearment to show closeness among men).
That is the plan, I will call you tomorrow cuñado.
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causa
A close friend, buddy, or homie.
Miguel has been my causa since we were little kids.
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primo
A term used by people from the state of Zulia to address friends, acquaintances, or fellow locals (Zulianos have a very distinct regional identity and dialect within Venezuela).
"Hey primo, long time no see" "Hey primo, you finally made it"
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compinche
A close friend, sidekick, or partner in crime who goes everywhere with you. (In Venezuela, it is synonymous with pana or chama but emphasizes the inseparable nature of the bond).
'That is my lifelong compinche' / 'No way, you just do not know my compinche'
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Menor
A buddy, pal, or homeboy. It is a common way to address a friend in informal street slang (in Venezuela, it is used among peers and does not necessarily mean the person is actually younger or a minor).
Hey Menor, long time no see. Menor, it is strange seeing you around here.
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primo
A casual way to address a friend, acquaintance, or stranger, characteristic of the city of Maracaibo (literally means cousin, it reflects the region's famously informal and outgoing culture).
Damn, primo! How are you doing?
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vale
A term used to address a friend or someone familiar, functioning like 'man' or 'dude' to get their attention or emphasize a statement. (In Venezuela, it is used as a vocative to address people, which differs from its common meaning of 'OK' in Spain).
Look, vale, let's go watch the soccer match.
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Pana
A close friend, buddy, or pal.
Hey pana, let's go out partying tonight!
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República DominicanaPaisano
A person who comes from the same city, town, state, or country as another person.
"I am also from the plains, we are paisanos" and "Hey paisano, everything good?" (the plains, or llanos, is a major geographic region in Venezuela).
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Camarada
1. Friend, buddy. 2. A member or supporter of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) (followers of the government movement use this as their standard greeting, mirroring the socialist use of comrade).
"Hey, camarada" and "I am not your camarada."
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Sacar el culo
To blow someone off, ditch them, or stand them up. It refers to excluding someone from a plan or failing to show up for a meeting.
You went to the movies and me sacaste el culo. Show up on time and no me saques el culo.
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llave
A close friend, buddy, or companion, similar to a homie or ride-or-die (literally means key, implying the person is essential or tightly connected to you).
He is my llave, my right-hand man. My friends are my llave for life.
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Brother
Derived from English, this term is used to refer to a very close friend (Venezuelans frequently adopt English loanwords into their everyday slang).
"That is my soul brother" / "That buddy is like my brother"
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Alla
An informal way to hail someone or get their attention, similar to saying: Hey: or: You there (in the Dominican Republic, this is a common way to address someone at a distance or without using their name).
Alla, come here please.
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convive
A slang term for a close friend, buddy, or homie. It is another way to refer to your pana (a common Venezuelan word for friend).
What is up, convive? Everything good? Hey, convive.
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marico
Although it may seem like an insult, it is often not. The word is used as a casual way to address a friend or pal, or to tell someone they are acting like a fool or a clown. (In Venezuela, this term is used constantly as a filler word or informal greeting among friends, despite its literal origins as a slur).
Hey marico, everything good? / Oh, you are such a marico / Marica, did you talk to Jose?
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Pana
A friend, buddy, or companion. (The term is widely considered to be an adaptation of the English word partner.)
"Hey Pana." "Is everything good, my Pana?"
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