Definitions tagged lima in the street dictionary.
An exclamation used to express shock, fear, or surprise when something impressive or unexpected happens. (Commonly used in Peru as a warning or a reaction to a close call).
Oh yara I almost fell. Oh yara I found 10 dollars. Oh yara they almost saw me.
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A lively, crowded party or bash. (In Peru, it typically refers to a traditional celebration with Criollo music and dancing).
Gonzalo and I went to party at a really cool jarana last week. There was tons of grub and drinks, and some chicks in miniskirts showing their asses!
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A colloquial filler word used for emphasis or rhythm at the end of a statement, functioning as a shortened version of the word pues (this particle is ubiquitous in Peruvian casual conversation).
You are taking forever! Give me a second so I can change, pé! Hurry up, pé!
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The standard term for a gas station in Peru. While the word literally means faucet or tap, it is used exclusively to refer to fuel stations.
Hey man, stop by the grifo to fill up the tank.
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Naked or buck-naked. It derives from the Quechua word kala, meaning bare. In Peru, it is used much more often than the formal Spanish word for naked, desnudo.
Son! Do not go running around all calato and wet, you are going to catch a cold!
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An Andean fruit rich in vitamin C, potassium, and minerals. It grows on a cactus over two meters tall known as a giganton (giant). Used since ancient times as a natural rehydrator for long mountain treks, it is also called quitahambre (hunger-killer) because it makes you feel full. It is currently a popular base for health juices, shampoos, and medicinal skin creams. (Native to high-altitude regions of the Peruvian Andes).
sanky is shaped like a tennis ball and covered in thorns: it is solid green and its pulp is soft like aloe.
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