Definitions tagged asombro in the street dictionary.
A versatile expression from La Paz used to convey shock, disbelief, or sarcasm, often functioning like a scoff or a mock laugh. Its meaning changes based on the speaker's tone. (Paceño refers to people or things from the city of La Paz).
"Yaaa! How can you expect me to go out with your cousin, he is so ugly."
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A very common expression used to express disappointment, pity, or frustration regarding an unfortunate situation.
Ah, so you are not coming on the trip with us after all? No, que vaina!
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A shortened version of carajo. It is used to express amazement or shock when something unexpected happens.
Ajo! Look at the nasty hit that guy just took against the door.
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An exclamation used to express surprise or joy. It is a variation of the common Panamanian slang word Ayala (a term used to voice amazement, shock, or emphasis).
Boyala, homie! Is that beauty your girlfriend? | The party is on, boyala!
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A common Mexican exclamation used to express shock, surprise, or awe at something that just happened.
¡A la bestia!, that guy actually did it: ¡A la bestia!, that roller coaster is incredible.
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An exclamation of shock, disbelief, or concern used mostly by older people and those from rural provinces to react to something inconceivable or startling. (The term refers to Jesus of Nazareth, a central figure in Panamanian folk religion).
'You already have a boyfriend even though you are so young? ¡Nazareno!' | 'Oh, ¡Nazareno! What happened to you?'
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A variation of the word maldicion (damn or curse) specific to the slang of Zulia state. It is an interjection used to express intense frustration, annoyance, or shock. (People from Zulia are culturally known for their distinct accent and for using curses as common emphasis).
Marditación, it is so hot! / Marditación, but this is really expensive!
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An exclamation used to express shock, frustration, or to emphasize a quality. It acts as a versatile filler similar to damn or for real, often serving as a milder alternative to stronger profanity (in Venezuela, broma is a common euphemism for more vulgar words).
A la broma, you really crossed the line. / That girl is seriously fat, a la broma. / A la broma, just do whatever you want!
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An exclamation used to express disappointment, frustration, or regret, similar to saying that sucks or what a bummer.
I forgot Andrea's birthday, ¡qué vaina! : I am not getting paid until next week, ¡qué vaina!
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A versatile exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or sympathy. (In Panama, it serves as a milder alternative to stronger swear words, similar to saying Shoot or Damn).
Chuzo, it is my mom's birthday tomorrow! | Your daughter's puppy died? Chuzo!
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An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or annoyance at something unexpected. (In Panama, this word literally means pork chop but is used as a common interjection, similar to saying damn or shoot.)
Did the rice burn? Chuleta! | Chuleta, I forgot!
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A screw-up or a shitty situation. It is the word cagada (a vulgar term for a blunder or mess) with its syllables reversed. It is used when something goes wrong or does not turn out well (reversing syllables is a common linguistic feature of Panamanian slang).
A: I lost 10 dollars and I do not know where. B: What a Gadaca!
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An exclamation of shock or amazement used when something incredible, surreal, or totally unexpected happens (likely derived from baseball slang for a massive hit).
Did you see that amazing goal? Qué bate! | Qué batazo! I have never seen such a good game.
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An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or amazement. (This is a milder euphemism for a common vulgarity, used to convey strong emotion without being as offensive).
Oh Juepucha, what a beautiful car! Juepucha, they brought me a gift!
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A vulgar exclamation used to express shock, disbelief, or intense emphasis, similar to saying holy shit or damn (it is a contraction of nada de huevonada used in Venezuela to react to extreme or impressive situations).
Na' guevoná! That kid is such a pain in the ass!
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A versatile exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or strong emphasis in almost any context (Iconic to the state of Zulia).
Que molleja, it is so hot!
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An exclamation used to express shock, surprise, or pity. It is a slang corruption of the religious phrase Jesus magnifica (Jesus magnifies), used similarly to saying Good Lord or Holy cow when seeing something startling or unpleasant.
su manifica!! That woman is so ugly!!
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A versatile exclamation used to express surprise, emphasis, or amazement. It is a signature expression of the Colombian Caribbean coast, particularly in Barranquilla, where it is used as a daily intensifier.
nojoda, this food is delicious.
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An exclamation used to express amazement, admiration, or shock.
wow!!!... that accident was intense
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Something that is a blast, funny, or exciting. It refers to having a great time or joking around (it is a local adaptation of the English word trip).
I had a tripió with that movie. I tripeo in the hangout. I was tripeando with her.
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A vulgar term for the clitoris used in the interior of the country. It is also commonly used as an interjection to express surprise, shock, or emphasis, similar to damn or wow (in Panama, the interior refers to the provinces and rural areas outside of the capital city).
-Hey, did you eat yet? -pirigallo, no man, I am going now. / pirigallo, it already got late, I am leaving.
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This is the Dominican way of saying wow, used to express shock or amazement.
GUAO! Look! A plane!
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A phonetic variation of guebo (dick). While it literally refers to the penis, it is widely used as a versatile exclamation to express shock, surprise, admiration, or pain. (In the Dominican Republic, it functions as a general-purpose vulgar interjection similar to how damn or holy shit are used in English).
1: Bro, my grandma fell down the stairs and they had to hospitalize her. Holy webo man, do not tell me that. 2: Webo, that car is really fast! 3: Damn webo, I just smashed my finger with this damn hammer. 4: Look here, mamawebo.
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A versatile interjection used in Dominican speech to express a wide range of emotions including shock, anger, disappointment, joy, or annoyance. It functions as a verbal release that provides relief during intense or stressful moments. (While vulgar, it is used ubiquitously in the Dominican Republic as an all-purpose exclamation).
-coño! but that girl is hot! -coño! how cool, I found 1000 pesos! -coño, I left the keys at home. -COÑO, STOP FUCKING AROUND SO MUCH!
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A misspelling of the word mierda (shit) reflecting the Dominican tendency to replace the r sound with an l. It is widely used and accepted in local informal speech (a common characteristic of the Dominican accent).
Check the entry for mierda so you can see a better definition of this word.
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1. Feces or waste material expelled by animals or humans. 2. A vulgar exclamation used to express anger, frustration, or shock.
1. It reeks of mierda, there must be a bathroom nearby (bajo is a Dominican term for a foul smell). 2. Mierrrda! Now the car won't start, I am like jinxed (azarao refers to being on a streak of bad luck).
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