A common term for a friend, buddy, or pal, similar to man or dude. Although it literally means old man, it is used to address peers or acquaintances as a sign of camaraderie regardless of their actual age.
Look VIEJO, let's go see the girls at the pool. / I have to call the VIEJO from the bakery. Hey VIEJO, remember what is pending.
A friendly and informal term for a buddy or pal. In Spain, it is associated with the vocabulary used by Latin American immigrants, particularly those working in bars (the source definition uses the slur panchi to refer to these workers).
This one is really good, my king. The panita will pay me tomorrow.
Derived from panita (little friend), this term is used to address someone dismissively or mockingly. Among friends, it serves as a playful insult for someone who is acting silly, being unreliable, or is considered a nobody (Pana is a common term for friend in the Caribbean).
- Buddy, pass me that please... hey! panini I am talking to you! - What is up, panini? - No man, just some panini who did not handle the situation for me. - Shut up, panini, you do not know anything about that.
1) A common term used by Hondurans to mean friend, buddy, or peer. 2) An insult meaning idiot, fool, or dumbass (it is the most ubiquitous word in Honduran slang, serving as both a friendly address and a mild to moderate insult depending on tone).
1) Hey maje, how are you? 2) Man, do not be such a MAJE! Why did you do that stupid thing?
A modern, street-style way of saying manito (buddy or bro) with full Dominican swagger. (Cultural note: manito is short for hermanito, meaning little brother).
Edwardito: What's up manin. Pollito: Chill. You? What's the word?
A friend, buddy, or pal. The term is derived from the English word partner.
JOSE: Hey Luis, where were you yesterday? LUIS: Nowhere special, just at the colmadon (a neighborhood grocery store that doubles as a social hub for drinks and music) with my panas.
A classy way to call a stylish young man a street-smart hustler. (In the Dominican Republic, tiguere refers to someone cunning and savvy, while jevito is a trendy youth).