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).
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.
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!
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).