BIEN ES
A response to the common Bolivian greeting (COMO ES?), meaning everything is fine or all good.
-What is up, Cris? -BIEN ES.
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Tag: saludo
Definitions tagged saludo in the street dictionary.
BoliviaSaloma
A traditional, rhythmic vocalization or melodic shout used in Panamanian folk music (música típica). In rural areas, it also serves as a greeting between country people. (The Saloma is a distinctive yodel-like sound characteristic of the Panamanian countryside).
A: The boy knows how to dance típico very well, but we haven't been able to teach him to salomar yet. B: The thing is, you have to practice Saloma a lot for it to sound right, it is harder than it looks.
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Panamá¡Hey, llega!
A casual greeting used between friends to invite someone to come over, join the group, or approach for a conversation.
A: What's up, Julio? B: ¡Hey, llega, Carlos!
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Coge tu rumbo
An expression used to tell someone to get lost, beat it, or move on because you do not want them around.
A: Hey, baby, how are you? B: Coge tu rumbo, because I do not want anything to do with you.
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Ladrar
To talk or speak. It is an informal way to tell someone to say what they have to say (it literally means to bark).
A: Hey, Gustavo! B: Ladra.
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klk maldita loca
A way to greet a female rival while insulting her at the same time.
Tell me what is up, klk maldita loca.
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República Dominicanahabla
A common greeting used among friends or close acquaintances that means What is up? or What is the word? It is used to start a conversation.
A: Hey, Julio! B: Habla!
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weno
A phonetic spelling of bueno (good), common in texting and casual speech. It indicates agreement, acceptance, or that something is of high quality, tasty, or attractive (this spelling reflects how the initial b sound is often softened or dropped in informal Venezuelan speech).
Weno, that is fine. / This really is weno. / Weno, whatever you want.
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Venezuelaklk
A slang greeting used as a shorthand for 'Que lo que' (meaning 'What's up'). Originally from the Dominican Republic, it is commonly associated with urban street culture and is often characterized by critics as the speech of uneducated or lower-class individuals.
The correct way to say it is: Hello, how are you?
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Globalkeloke
A greeting used to ask what someone is doing or to confront them. It is used strictly among friends (pana is the Venezuelan term for a friend or buddy).
Look, keloke? You acting tough or what? / Hey buddy, keloke? / So my queen, keloke?
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Weon
Abbreviation of webon. Used to address a friend, similar to dude, man, or bro (In Venezuela, it is an extremely common filler word between friends, though it is technically a vulgar term for someone lazy or slow).
Look weon, when are we meeting to have a little barbecue? / Damn weon, we have to do something this weekend.
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habla
A common informal greeting used to say hello or what is up, literally translating to speak.
Habla, brother. How are you doing?
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Perú¡Ande vas!
A common greeting used in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. It is traditionally shouted at a high volume, regardless of whether the listener is far away or standing right next to you. (Castilla-La Mancha is a rural region in central Spain).
¡Ande vas, Mariano! Are you coming back from the vegetable garden already?
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EspañaRispect
Derived from the English word respect, this is an expression of high regard or admiration for a special person or an inspiring figure. (Mother's Day is a major national holiday in Panama and a frequent occasion for such tributes).
"A Rispect for all the moms on Mother's Day!" : "A Rispect for those people fighting for their dreams!"
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Mopri
The word primo (cousin) spoken backwards. It is a term for a close friend, typically used by the upper class (often referred to in Panama as yeyes) or by others to parody that group's manner of speaking.
Of course I told you, mopri. Check your phone | What's up, mopri?
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chotear
To greet a friend by giving them a handshake, a high five, or a dap.
"Chotea your brother for me" | "Gustavo, chotéame!"
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chifear
To completely ignore someone, blow them off, or snub them, particularly by not inviting them to a social gathering.
I said hello to him but he chifeó me: they chifearon me for Andrés's party.
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Qué xopá
A popular Panamanian greeting that means what is up or what happened (the word is a reversal of the syllables in the phrase qué pasó).
Qué xopá, friend? | Hey, Qué xopá with you? You never called me back.
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Ay
The standard way to greet people in Albacete, where using 'hola' is often viewed as inappropriate or pretentious (Albacete is a city in southeastern Spain).
'Ay, how's it going?'
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Qué es lo que es
Pronounced que lo que e or queloque, this is a casual greeting popular among youth and everyday people. It is the local way of saying What is up? or What is new? (In Panama, guial is a common slang term for a woman or girlfriend, derived from the English word girl).
Qué lo que é, and where did you leave your girl? | Qué lo que é, bro?
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Guapin, guatapin
A casual greeting equivalent to What's up?. It is a phonetic adaptation of the English phrases What happened? or What's happening?.
A: Guapin, babe B: Guatapin, friend
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Quiubo
A friendly and informal greeting used to say hello or what is up. (It is a contraction of the phrase que hubo, and it is widely used in Colombia to show familiarity or warmth).
Quiubo neighbor! How have you been? Quiubo mother-in-law, welcome.
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ColombiaQue tal
A standard informal greeting used to ask how someone is doing, equivalent to how is it going or what is up.
Hey, que tal? and My boy, long time no see, que tal?
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Que paso mi tio
A casual greeting used to ask a friend or buddy how they are doing. (The term literally translates to my uncle, but it is used colloquially in Venezuela to address close friends or acquaintances, similar to calling someone man or brother.)
Que paso mi tio? how was your weekend? / Que paso mi tio? did you go to the beach?
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Cuentamelo todo
A casual greeting used like What's up? or How's it going? to ask how someone is doing or what is new (related to the greeting Que mas, which is used similarly in Venezuela).
Cuentamelo todo, my friend. Hey, cuentamelo todo.
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Pida por esa boquita
An expression used when you are willing to grant someone a favor or give them whatever they want. It is a way of telling the other person to just say the word or name their price.
Come on then, pida por esa boquita. What happened? pida por esa boquita.
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Que mas
A common informal greeting used to ask how someone is doing, equivalent to What is up or How is it going.
Hey, que mas? / Hey buddy, que mas? Everything good?
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Pendiente de que
An informal greeting used to ask someone what they are up to or what their plans are, similar to asking What is the move? or What are you doing?
Buddy, 'pendiente de que'? / Hey bro, long time no see, 'pendiente de que'?
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Hablame
A casual greeting used to say What is up or Hey. (Literally speak to me).
Hablame man, how are you? Hablame brother, all good?
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Que paso mi reina
A casual greeting used to address a woman, most commonly a romantic partner. (In Venezuela, calling a woman 'reina' or 'queen' is a very popular term of endearment used by men to show affection or attraction).
Que paso mi reina? Is everything good? Hey, Que paso mi reina?
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Que hubo compadre
A standard greeting used between male friends, buddies, or pals. (Compadre literally means godfather, but is used colloquially for a close friend or homeboy).
What's up, Que hubo compadre? : Hey man, Que hubo compadre?
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Que paso papa
A casual greeting used similarly to 'What's up, man' or 'Hey, bro.' While 'papa' literally means father, in this context it is a friendly way to address a male peer (In Venezuela, family terms like father or son are often used colloquially to address friends).
'¿Que pasó papa? How's everything going?' / 'Hey Jonathan, ¿que paso papa?'
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EPA
A casual way to say hi or get someone's attention, similar to 'Hey' or 'What's up.' (In Venezuela, it is the most common way to greet friends and acquaintances informally).
'EPA my buddy' or 'EPA brother'
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Epale
An informal way to greet someone or grab their attention, similar to saying hey or what is up.
Epale, how are you doing?
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¡Qué fue!
A common way to greet someone in the city of Maracaibo. It is equivalent to What is up or How is it going (Maracaibo is the capital of the state of Zulia, and its inhabitants have a very distinct dialect with its own slang and speech patterns).
'¡Qué fue, cousin! How is everything going?'
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Pirobo
A motherfucker. A despicable, bad person, and every insult you can imagine rolled into one word. (This is a quintessential Colombian insult used to call someone a scumbag or a low-life).
- What's up, pirobo?
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xe
A typical interjection from the Valencia region used to grab attention, emphasize a point, or show surprise or frustration. It works like hey or man. (It is the signature expression of the Valencian Community).
Bye, heading home, xe.
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Bacan York
A blend of bacano (cool or great) and Dominican York (a Dominican person who lives in or has returned from New York City). It is used as a friendly term of endearment among peers, similar to buddy, man, or bro.
Hey Bacan York, come get your plate of spaghetti and bread before it is all gone.
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Pelana
A versatile vulgarity used to curse, insult, or greet others, as well as to refer to frustrating objects. It acts as an all purpose swear word similar to bastard, fucker, or damn depending on the context. (This term is specific to the Yucatan region).
Get out of my way Pelana. What is up Pelana. I cannot get this Pelana screw out.
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Méxicokise
A phonetic contraction of the phrase 'que dices' (literally 'what are you saying'). It functions as a very informal greeting, similar to 'what's up' or 'how's it going.'
kise dude!
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Memeco
A repulsively ugly person, a freak of nature, or a wretched creature forgotten by God. Used to mock someone for their extreme ugliness.
I said hi to a memeco on the street yesterday, they were right when they told me his parents were siblings.
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Maña
A term used in female middle-class slang meaning sister, though it functions more like girl, sis, or friend. It is a shortened form of hermana. The masculine equivalents are mano, manin, and manito.
Oh mana, this is like, really, really intense, right?
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elmanao
A term used to address a stranger or someone you are angry with (quillada is Dominican slang for being pissed off). While it is a contraction of el hermano (the brother), in this context it is used dismissively or in a confrontational way.
Elmanao what is up with you, you hit my car. Elmanao come over here.
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Aló
The standard greeting used when answering the phone in the Dominican Republic (due to local pronunciation, it is often used in wordplay as it sounds like arroz, meaning rice).
- Aló? Lico? - No, it is Paco. - No, not Paco, Lico. Tasty white Aló.
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hi5!
A greeting used by people the speaker considers annoying or stupid. It is a phonetic spelling of high five, often associated with the social networking site Hi5, which was the dominant social media platform in Mexico during the mid 2000s.
- Hey blondie! - hi5!
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k lo kenton
A slang greeting used by street-smart guys from the neighborhood. (It is a variation of the common greeting que lo que, referencing a famous Dominican merengue band called Los Kenton).
Talk to me, k lo kenton. Hello man, k lo kenton!!
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Abur
A casual way to say goodbye or see ya.
Abur, Abur Teresita. See you tomorrow.
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