Garra
A soul brother or a ride-or-die friend. Someone who sticks by you through thick and thin.
Hey, Garra, lend me 20 bucks and I will pay you back tomorrow, friend.
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Tag: compañero
Definitions tagged compañero in the street dictionary.
Panamágomía
A slang term for a friend, used in urban neighborhoods (the word is formed by reversing the syllables of amigo, a local wordplay known as vesre).
A gomía is the one who stays with you through thick and thin.
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ArgentinaGüey
One of the most common slang terms among Mexican youth, though some consider it crude or tacky. It is primarily used as a filler word or a generic way to address someone, similar to dude, guy, or friend. Depending on the context, it can also be used as an insult meaning dumb or clueless.
Don't fuck around, don't play the güey and call already. What's up wey, how are you doing? Those güeyes won't stop fucking around. He is a real güey, through thick and thin.
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MéxicoBicho
A casual way to refer to a friend or peer, similar to dude or guy. It is widely used among students and young people.
Hey bicho, how is the skateboard? / That bicho really is good at playing.
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Venezuelafren
Derived from the English word friend, it is a very common way to say friend, buddy, or pal. (Panama has a history of adopting English terms due to the influence of the Canal Zone).
It is a good thing you came, fren. / Hey, fren, can you lend me your phone?
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Ustedes son de hacha y machete
You are a tough, inseparable pair or two of a kind. (The axe and machete are the primary tools of the Dominican countryside, symbolizing a duo that is rugged and functions as one).
Juan and Pedro are hacha y machete.
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República Dominicanaprimo
A term used by people from the state of Zulia to address friends, acquaintances, or fellow locals (Zulianos have a very distinct regional identity and dialect within Venezuela).
"Hey primo, long time no see" "Hey primo, you finally made it"
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compinche
A close friend, sidekick, or partner in crime who goes everywhere with you. (In Venezuela, it is synonymous with pana or chama but emphasizes the inseparable nature of the bond).
'That is my lifelong compinche' / 'No way, you just do not know my compinche'
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llave
A close friend, buddy, or companion, similar to a homie or ride-or-die (literally means key, implying the person is essential or tightly connected to you).
He is my llave, my right-hand man. My friends are my llave for life.
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convive
A slang term for a close friend, buddy, or homie. It is another way to refer to your pana (a common Venezuelan word for friend).
What is up, convive? Everything good? Hey, convive.
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Pana
A friend, buddy, or companion. (The term is widely considered to be an adaptation of the English word partner.)
"Hey Pana." "Is everything good, my Pana?"
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Vecino
While it literally means neighbor, in Colombian slang, especially in Bogota, Vecino is a friendly, informal way to address anyone providing a service, such as a shopkeeper or street vendor. It is used regardless of whether the person actually lives in your neighborhood. The common shortened version is veci.
Hi vecino! Give me 1,000 pesos worth of bread. Do you have the time, veci?
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Colombiacumbila
A close friend or buddy with whom one shares a bond of loyalty and trust. It is a gender-neutral term, though it is most common among men. While some mistakenly view it as vulgar street slang, it is a standard way to refer to a reliable companion. (The term originates from the Yoruba language).
Ramon is my cumbila.
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CubaPana
A friend, buddy, or pal.
Hi pana.
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canchanchan
A very close and loyal friend, a best buddy who is treated like a brother.
There is my lifelong canchanchan. Give me some money for a bottle (a pote refers to a small flask of rum).
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Pata
A close friend, buddy, or pal. (This is the most common way to refer to a friend in Peru).
I had some beers with my pata.
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Perúchamigo
friend, buddy, or close companion. (The term combines the Guarani word for my, che, with the Spanish word for friend).
what do you want chamigo? what do you want friend?
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ParaguayEnllave
A connection or someone with pull who uses their influence to help another person get something, such as a job or a favor.
when many haven't finished a basic education and without an enllave they don't get any job
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papote
A loyal, ride-or-die friend who never lets you down and is a regular drinker.
-Ivan and Dani are two good papotes -you are the king of papotes -the papote...
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EspañaCompare
A common way to address friends or peers in Peru, equivalent to buddy or man, often used even between strangers in informal settings. It is a shortened form of compadre. (In Peru, street slang is locally called jeringa).
What is up compare! When are we playing a pickup soccer game?
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asere
A close friend, buddy, or homie. (This is the quintessential Cuban term to address a peer, similar to dude or man, and likely has West African roots from Carabalí greetings.)
how are you doing, asere??... how are you, my friend??
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zorrona
An affectionate nickname for a female friend, though it can also be used as an insult. It often serves as a substitute for a person's name. (In Chile, the term refers to a young woman from a wealthy or privileged background, often associated with a specific preppy or frat-like subculture).
This zorrona is really cool.
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Chilenevula
Spaced out, confused, or in a state of mental fog where one cannot think clearly.
Bro, excuse me, it is just that I am in nevula.
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Copiloto
Refers to a pilot's companion or the person who helps fly a plane or ship. In Chilean street slang, it is a vulgar euphemism for the penis.
You are fine as hell, I would put all of what they call the Copiloto in you.
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Amigo
Someone who makes your life a living hell with sweet criticism, just like you do. (In the Dominican Republic, this word is often used sarcastically to address someone who is being fake or two-faced).
Hello, my amigo...
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Alcaguete
A person who enables or covers for another person's mischief or bad behavior. A willing accomplice.
Stop being an alcaguete for Juan, you are going to make him spoiled and disobedient.
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