A multi-purpose expression used to negate, disagree, or dismiss a point. It often functions as a conversational filler to reassure the listener or downplay a concern, similar to saying 'no way' or 'not at all'.
No vale, relax, everything will be fine. / No vale, I know the surgery will go well.
A multi-purpose exclamation used for complaints, strong denial, or disagreement. It functions similarly to saying no way, not a chance, or whatever to dismiss what someone else said.
Que va, that kid just won't get his act together. / Nah que va, if you do not like what I am saying, then leave. / Que va, it was not like that.
Used to express that something is fishy or that someone is clearly hiding something. It suggests there is a hidden catch or a secret motive behind a situation. (The term encerrao is a common regional shortening of encerrado, meaning locked up or trapped).
Tell me the truth because I can tell that aquí hay pájaro encerrao'. / I do not know, something about the story does not add up, aquí hay pájaro encerrao'.
A phonetic variation of the term vacie, used as a response to express disbelief, rejection, or disagreement. (In Venezuela, it functions as a versatile exclamation similar to no way or come on).
Asié! Are you crazy or what? I did not do that. / I think you are in love... Asié, what is wrong with you? Where did I put the keys? Asié, but I just had them a second ago!
An informal exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or sudden realization, particularly when realizing something was forgotten or responding to something unbelievable. (Characteristic of the Zulia region in western Venezuela).
Vacié, where did I leave the car? / Are you the one giving tango lessons? Vacié, who said that?
A slang term used to express agreement, confirm a plan, or say okay. It is the equivalent of saying alright, deal, or I am down (widely used in Venezuela).
I will see you tomorrow, si va? Si va, I will call you tomorrow afternoon to decide what we will do.
This term is used to express agreement or confirmation. It functions as a way to say 'deal', 'bet', or 'let's do it' when making plans or closing a conversation.
'Fuego, see you tomorrow.' 'I do not know what I will do, but Fuego, we will keep talking.'
An emphatic expression used to show strong agreement or to indicate that something is completely obvious. It is equivalent to saying hell yeah, of course, or no shit. (The term literally refers to testicles, making it an informal and vulgar way to express certainty in Venezuela).
De bolas they left the country. Those two de bolas want to be together.