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Tag: causa

Definitions tagged causa in the street dictionary.

Flaca

Slang for a girlfriend or boyfriend. It is also used to refer to friends or to describe someone as thin (In Peru, it is the most common way to say girlfriend or boyfriend regardless of their actual weight).

Hey, your Flaca is coming.

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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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Es tu pelo manita

A humorous expression used to tease someone who is frustrated because they cannot figure out the cause of a technical problem or a malfunction. It is a sarcastic non sequitur used to say there is no logical explanation for what is happening (The phrase originates from a famous 1980s Dominican TV commercial for Miss Key shampoo).

- Why the hell does this car keep popping out of third gear? - Es tu pelo manita!

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killer

Refers to someone who tries to act like a big shot or a comedian but is actually just a total nuisance (it is often used sarcastically to mock someone's failed attempt at being cool).

Come on killer, stop fucking around.

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Chochera

An affectionate term for a close friend or someone you share a strong bond with.

This guy is my chochera... Come here, chochera, let me buy you lunch.

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