An expression of intense surprise or disbelief. It suggests that an event is so shocking it feels unreal or as if something supernatural is happening. (In Panama, fren is a common term for a friend).
Natalia is married? ¡Qué bestia!, dude! But she was the ugliest one of them all!
A slang term used when someone is threatened with death or feels they are about to be murdered. It can also be used hyperbolically to mean that someone is in extreme trouble or 'dead meat'. (In Venezuela, this word literally means pork chop).
If I don't pay him on time, that asshole will give me chuleta. / Dude! I am going to get chuleta if I don't get there right now!
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!
In the Dominican Republic, this term has several slang meanings: 1. A cheat sheet or crib note used for a test. 2. A missed spot or blemish left when painting a surface. 3. An adjective for a suspicious or distrustful person. 4. A very selective or picky person (referencing the goat's habit of being a picky eater). 5. To get a vehicle stuck in mud or a ditch (verb: enchivarse). 6. Chivirica: a girl who is overly flirtatious, high-energy, or constantly seeking male company. 7. Chivato: a snitch or someone who tells on others.