An informal and grammatically redundant expression used to indicate that one is starting to head toward a destination or getting a move on. (A standard part of the local dialect in Bolivia).
We have to start ir yendo toward the school, or else we will be late!
To create a loud, festive atmosphere for dancing, drinking, and socializing with a crowd. (In Venezuela, a bochinche is a noisy, informal party or a rowdy gathering).
I want to go out and BOCHINCHAR today. / I need to BOCHINCHAR to cheer myself up.
To leave, beat it, or get out. It is often used as a blunt or dismissive command to tell someone to go away.
And now tomate el palo, and now get out of here, and may God bless you, and I say goodbye to you. Fragment from the song Tomate el palo by Miss Bolivia.
Used to describe someone who is hitting on or flirting with another person's partner. (The arepa is a staple cornmeal cake in Venezuela, used here as a metaphor for the partner.)
This guy does not realize that Roberto is out there mordisquiándole la arepa.
1. To hang out, chill, or spend time with friends. 2. To put someone in their place, shut someone down, or give them what they deserve (commonly pronounced as parquiar).
Let's go parquiar with Kike : She was getting really out of line, but I parquié her.
A casual romantic or sexual partner you are seeing without the commitment or intention of starting a formal relationship, similar to a hookup or a friend with benefits.
"How sweet, my culo is calling me" and "I do not want to look for another culo"
An informal fundraiser party organized by university students to collect money for their graduation ceremony and celebrations. (In Venezuela, students often host these to pay for graduation rings, diplomas, and events).
They are going to hold a Burrera for the UCV: the Burrera for the UC is going to be awesome.
To go out partying or hitting a bash with popular people and socialites. (A bonche is a party, and the farandula is the local celebrity or socialite scene).
"Here I am faranduleando" : "Typical of you, out faranduleando"
A social climber or clout-chaser who frequents parties specifically to be seen with celebrities or well-known people. (The term comes from farandula, meaning the entertainment industry or celebrity scene).
That guy is such a Farandulero: Stop being such a farandula.
To go out and have a good time with friends. It also means to play dumb, dodge a question, or change the subject to avoid something (a tigre is a street-smart guy from the neighborhood).
Yesterday we went to vacilar with the guys from the block. I had to vacilar him because I did not want to answer him.
To take off, bolt, or split. To leave a place quickly and without warning, often without saying goodbye. (Derived from 'garita', the sentry boxes on old Spanish forts, implying leaving one's post).
He degaritó for New York. Same as: He left for New York.
A low-life who has never been anywhere. It refers to someone who lacks status or worldliness because they have never even left their neighborhood (the nine refers to the 9-kilometer mark on the Duarte highway which traditionally serves as an exit point from Santo Domingo).
- Jaile, why is Elvis acting like he is all that? Tell him to be careful because el no viaja. - Aneuri, watch yourself because tu no viaja you chump.
A third wheel; a person who tags along with a couple during a romantic outing. (The expression likens the awkward third person to someone wearing a large, conspicuous hat that makes them stand out).
1. Juan is playing the third wheel como mexicano for Rosa and Ramon. 2. I am not going, no, just to be como mexicano.
Slang used by teenagers to describe finding an excuse to escape daily chores and boredom by going out to do nothing (originally associated with going out to hear people play the Hang drum).
Let's go hangear for a bit at the beach, the pub, or with friends.