Mosita
A girlfriend or a girl someone is seeing.
I have a Mosita in the neighborhood.
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Tag: amor
Definitions tagged amor in the street dictionary.
República DominicanaCrush
the person you are really into, but you do not think anything beyond a friendship will ever happen between you.
Here comes Jose; he is my best friend, but more than anything he is my crush.
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Venezuelame has llegado al bobo
You have touched my heart or made me fall in love with you (bobo is a slang term for the heart in Peru).
Maria, me has llegado al bobo.
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Perúfufita
An affectionate nickname for a loved one, usually a woman, similar to calling someone sweetie or babe.
I love my fufita.
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Vamos pal war
Literally translating as let us go to war, this phrase is used to suggest having wild, intense, or aggressive sex.
Hey babe, vamos pal war
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PanamáFeeling
The soul, passion, or special vibe someone puts into an activity to make it stand out.
Hey, your girlfriend puts real feeling into the food, everything turns out so delicious.
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Flow
A unique, personal style or swagger in the way someone carries themselves or does something.
My neighbor dances with a very Dominican flow.
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Moi
A contraction of the phrases mi amor or amor mio, meaning my love. It is a casual term of endearment similar to babe or honey. Variations include Amoi and More. (In the Dominican Republic, these terms are frequently used in casual social interactions, even among non-romantic acquaintances).
Moi, come give me a hug.
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CAMOTERA
The state of acting like an idiot because you are head over heels in love (camote is a regional slang term for being infatuated, literally meaning sweet potato).
Poor Daniel's camotera never seems to go away.
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BoliviaRibetear
A slang term used to describe the process of putting on makeup and getting all dolled up to go out. (Note: rakataca is a Panamanian term for a person from an urban, street subculture, often associated with a loud or flashy style).
I can't talk to you right now, honey, I'm ribetear to go out with my man.
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Islam
An Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, which teaches that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his final messenger. Its foundations are universal love and peace.
As a Muslim, I am against violence. I belong to Islam and believe in loving your neighbor.
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Estados Unidostrepadora
A woman who gets involved with married men.
A: That Marina is a trepadora, who would have thought with her innocent act when she had actually been with Jorge Ivan for five years. B: Appearances are deceiving, sister...
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Psycho
Pronounced saico. A term for someone who behaves in an intense, unhinged, or impulsive way. It is especially common when describing jealous girlfriends. (Panamanian slang often adopts and respells English words).
A: Hey, that girl of yours is a Psycho: how is it that she hit your cousin because she thought she was your mistress? B: I am going to have to break up with that girl, friend. That girl is totally crazy. (Note: in Panama, man is used as a gender-neutral term for a person).
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Quemon
A man who is a master at being unfaithful to his partner, a serial cheater. (In various Latin American regions, the verb quemar, meaning to burn, is slang for cheating on a romantic partner).
A: I do not know what to do with Pedro... He is a shameless Quemon, girl. B: Oh, girl, I told you not to marry him.
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jamonearse
Used mostly by teenagers to describe making out or intense French kissing.
Do you have to jamonearse right here, can't you go somewhere else? / The party is the perfect spot to jamonearse the hottest girl.
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Latazo
A deep, passionate kiss involving the tongue, similar to a French kiss.
I am going to give Natalia a Latazo that will leave her breathless. / Girl, he gave me a Latazo that I will never forget.
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Engalletado
A slang term for being smitten or head over heels in love. The word comes from the idea of being sweetened up like a cookie (galleta).
A: Why the dumb look on your face, cuz? You are really Engalletado with that girl. B: It is just that she is divine, bro. What a beautiful girl.
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Empepado
Being head over heels, totally smitten, or crazy in love with someone.
Girl, I can see you are empepada over that guy (pana is a common term for a friend). / Dude, you are empepado with Maria, do not deny it (marico is a common, casual way to address friends in Venezuela).
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celestina
A woman who acts as a matchmaker or go-between, setting up couples or introducing single friends for fun (the name comes from a famous 15th-century Spanish literary character).
A: So then Maria introduced me to Javier. She was our celestina. B: Seriously? Maria introduced me to Julio. That is so weird!
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Amigovio
A term for a close friend with whom you share physical intimacy, like kissing or caressing, without any formal commitment or the labels of a serious relationship.
A: So Emilio is not your boyfriend? B: No, why would you think that? We are amigovios, but that is it... You know I do not want anything serious with anyone.
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Rechiflado
A term from Lunfardo meaning to be head over heels in love or driven crazy by affection (Lunfardo is a slang dialect from the Buenos Aires region).
Rechiflado in my sadness I recall you today and see that in my poor outcast life you were simply a good woman.
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Argentinafestejante
An old-fashioned term for a woman's suitor or beau: someone who is hovering around trying to court her.
- Tell me honey, do you have a festejante? - Oh, what are you saying, Dad?
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arrastrar el ala
To pursue or follow someone you find attractive. It means to hang around someone you like in hopes of getting intimate or starting a relationship. (The phrase refers to the way some birds drag their wings as a courtship display).
I think the guy at the produce stand is arrastrando el ala for you.
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cucharita
A way of sleeping as a couple where both lie on their sides facing the same direction, fitting together like nested spoons. (The word literally means little spoon).
It is cloudy and cold. Let is go to bed and do cucharita.
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Quita frío
A romantic partner or companion, such as a boyfriend or girlfriend, who keeps their partner warm in both body and spirit.
A: I am so tired of being alone, girl. It is such a drag. B: Go get a really good guy to keep you company. A quita frío.
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Tirar la cara
To lean in or make a move to kiss someone.
It was the first date and that guy already wanted to tirar la cara, how bold: Tírale la cara to that girl, it is obvious she likes you. (Panamanian slang uses 'man' and 'guial' for guy and girl, influenced by West Indian English).
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picaflor
A person who moves from one romantic interest to another without ever settling down (literally a hummingbird, referring to how the bird moves from flower to flower).
I think my brother is never going to get married. He is a picaflor.
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Cholo
A person who is sweet, tender, or mushy with their affection (in Argentina, this term describes someone being sentimental or cute and is unrelated to the ethnic or subculture meanings used in other countries).
- And he gave me a teddy bear. - Aww, how Cholo!
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hacer gancho
To act as a wingman or matchmaker to help two people get to know each other and start a romantic relationship.
- I really like your coworker. Please, haceme gancho.
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quimica
Connection, good vibes, and perfect understanding between two people. It is the spark or rapport that often leads to a romantic relationship.
I like Adriana. We have good quimica.
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arrimar el bochín
A strategy or move used by a man to get closer to a woman and improve his chances of a romantic or sexual encounter. (The term refers to the small target ball in the game of bochas, similar to lawn bowls).
I invited her to the movies. Let's see if I can arrimar el bochín.
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tirar los galgos
To hit on someone or make a romantic move. It is typically used when a man pursues a woman. (The phrase literally means to release the greyhounds, referring to setting hunting or racing dogs after a target).
My classmate from college tiró los galgos at me.
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Bacansisa
Wants to fuck you or see you naked.
Let's go Bacansisear.
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Españate jasmo
A slang variation of I love you (Te amo) where the letters J and S represent Juntos por Siempre (Together Forever).
We told each other te jasmo just to end up not fulfilling the promise.
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MéxicoSe flechó
To fall head over heels, get smitten, or become obsessed with a person or an object. (The term refers to being hit by Cupid's arrow).
Girl, that guy Se flechó you, right? / Eduardo Se flechó with me and now I do not know what to do. / It seems my sister Se flechó with my best friend. / Carlos Se flechó on a shirt and I will give it to him for his birthday.
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Ponerse borrico
To fall head over heels or become suddenly, intensely attracted to someone. This expression is common in the Castilla-La Mancha region and is jokingly attributed to a legend about a man who was overly fond of his female donkey (A borrico is a donkey, and the phrase usually implies getting sexually excited or stubborn).
As soon as he saw Manuel's daughter, the boy started Ponerse borrico.
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Chinazo
Used to describe love at first sight or a sudden romantic spark. (In Venezuela, a china is a slingshot, making this a variation of the word flechazo, which refers to being struck by Cupid's arrow).
What we have here is a total Chinazoooo! Look at those lovebirds.
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Cabanga
A deep sense of sadness, heartbreak, or nostalgia. It refers to a heavy, longing feeling caused by missing a person or a place. (In Panama, it is the standard term for being lovesick or homesick).
I am dying of cabanga | The cabanga won't even let him eat
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FILO
A casual romance, fling, or side relationship with someone outside of one's home.
- Do you have a little filito somewhere? - Well... there is always some FILO around...
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Polla
A slang term used to refer to a person's significant other, boyfriend, or girlfriend. (In Panama, the masculine version is pollo).
And your Polla? Where did you leave her? Maria got herself a pollo, have you met him yet?
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Mafá
1. A popular crunchy, braided, deep-fried dough snack (originally introduced to Panama by Chinese immigrants). 2. A mess, tangle, or confusing situation. 3. Parecer un mafá: An expression for two people, usually a couple, locked in a tight and long hug, mimicking the snack's twisted shape.
Eating a mafá is so good or Look at those two, they look like a mafá.
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Bejuquito
A feeling of intense pining, nostalgia, or romantic longing for someone who is absent (the term refers to bejuco, a woody vine used for tying, implying an emotional attachment that holds someone fast).
The bejuquito Maritza has for Napoleon is making her sick.
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Encucao
Refers to a man who is pussy-whipped or completely obsessed with his partner. (The term derives from cuca, a vulgar word for female genitalia, implying he is blinded by infatuation or sex).
My cousin is very Encucao with his girlfriend. Forget it, he does not answer, he is always with his girlfriend because he is so Encucao.
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Costilla
Refers to a romantic partner, such as a boyfriend or girlfriend (the term alludes to the biblical story of Eve being created from Adam's rib).
"Yesterday I was out shopping with my Costilla" and "I have not seen my Costilla since the weekend"
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ligar
To hook up, make out, or start a romantic or sexual connection with someone.
Those two are ligando over there. Are they still ligando?
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Dar calabazas
To reject or brush off an ex-partner who is trying to get back together after having previously ended the relationship.
I will give him dar calabazas for being a moron. Are you not planning to give her dar calabazas?
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Amor con hambre no dura
A piece of advice, usually for a woman, warning that love alone cannot sustain a relationship if there is no money to cover basic needs. It suggests that no matter how much affection exists, poverty will lead to serious problems (pela bola is a common Venezuelan slang term for someone who is broke or destitute).
"My friend, amor con hambre no dura." "Think it over, honey, because amor con hambre no dura."
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Moi
A term of endearment used in the Dominican Republic to address a romantic partner or other loved ones, similar to 'babe' or 'honey'.
Hey, moi, come look at this.
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