An exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or sympathy, similar to saying what a bummer or what a mess. (In Venezuela, vaina is the most common all-purpose slang term for any object or situation, but this specific phrase is used to react to a negative occurrence).
Que vaina man, the truth is you do not want to change. / Que vaina friend, I am sorry you are feeling this way.
An exclamation of shock, surprise, or amazement, similar to saying holy crap or damn. (In Venezuela, vaina is an all-purpose word for any object or situation, but here it is used strictly for emphasis.)
A la vaina dude, look at how fine that girl is. A la vaina! You really are something else.
An expression used when someone chickens out or loses their nerve right before doing something. It is a way of calling someone a coward. It is also used to mock a man for being effeminate or to imply he is gay (guarapo is a traditional sugarcane juice, and watering it down symbolizes a loss of strength or perceived masculinity).
Dude, what happened? Se te aguó el guarapo when you got to the stage? / Oh man, it looks like se te aguó el guarapo to you.
An exclamation used to express amazement, shock, or surprise, ranging from joy to sadness. It is common throughout the country (it is the signature expression of the state of Lara).
Na´guara! look how big the fire is in that part of the city.
In the Quechua language, Chucaque means fright. It is a powerful physical or psychological shock that dislodges the spirit from the body, causing symptoms such as paralysis, memory loss, the mind going blank, loss of appetite, insomnia, restless dreams, dizziness, back pain, and intense abdominal tension. (In Peru, this refers to a folk illness triggered by sudden trauma or deep embarrassment).
You get Chucaque when you feel really ashamed or have a big scare!