Pancho
Used to describe a man as very relaxed, laid-back, or unbothered. (Pancho is the common nickname for Francisco).
I am so hyperactive and he is just so pancho!
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Tag: tranquilo
Definitions tagged tranquilo in the street dictionary.
ArgentinaBreve
Used to express agreement or to show that something is easy, similar to saying sure, cool, or no problem. (In Colombia, it implies a situation is simple or takes little effort.)
-Are we going to see some hookers today? -Alright, breve.
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ColombiaCascaroso
A laid-back person who loves joking at other people's expense and never takes anything seriously. (The term derives from the Panamanian sketch and prank show La Cáscara).
A: 'But he told me he was going to marry Lorena.' B: 'Pedrito isn't getting married at all, don't pay him any mind. Don't you see he's always been a cascaroso?'
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PanamáTranquilon
A state of being totally chill, relaxed, or low-key.
A: 'Bro, how was your vacation?' B: 'Tranquilon, man. Just at home with the kids.'
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Rilax, chillin
Derived from the English words relax and chilling, this is a friendly, sometimes annoying, invitation for everyone to calm down. It is also used to describe feeling peaceful or relaxed.
A: What is up, friend? B: Chillin, and you? : Honey, rilax, I know how to change a tire. (Xopá is a common Panamanian greeting).
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Chilin
To be relaxed, calm, or taking it easy (Panamanian slang often incorporates English loanwords due to the historical presence of the United States in the country).
What is up? Are we Chillin or what? | Swing by later and we will have a few cold ones, Chillin...
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Ligero
Used in the Venezuelan Andes to describe something that is light, weightless, or easygoing. It is a regional synonym for lightweight, applied to both physical weight and a relaxed attitude. (Commonly used in the mountain states of Merida, Tachira, and Trujillo).
Take it ligero. / You have to move ligero.
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VenezuelaShiling
A term used as a response to a greeting meaning relaxed, chill, or that everything is fine. It can also be used to show agreement (it is a phonetic adaptation of the English word chilling).
A: What's up, man? B: Shilling.
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República Dominicanazamama
A calm, slow-moving person who hangs around waiting for opportunities to come to them.
That friend of yours is a real zamama.
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EspañaPancho
A term used by criminals in Argentina for a mark or easy target. It describes a person who is too relaxed or oblivious, making them look like a good victim for a robbery (Pancho is also the common word for a hot dog in Argentina, implying someone who is soft or a sitting duck).
Look at that total Pancho, I am totally going to rob him.
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Chileo
Being in a state of relaxation, taking it easy, or staying completely calm. (A Dominican adaptation of the English word chilling).
I am in chileo, I do not get stressed. You are very much in chileo.
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mosquita muerta
A woman (or a man, as mosquito muerto) who acts innocent and harmless while actually being sneaky or manipulative.
That mosquita muerta acts like she is so superior.
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Cogerlo variado
To take it easy, stay chill, or not get stressed.
Take it easy = Cogerlo variado = take it easy (the phrase 'con su avena' is a playful rhyme for 'suave').
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Vacano
Chill, relaxed, or completely unbothered.
That guy is going around all Vacano.
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Pianito
In the Dominican Republic, being or acting pianito means following the rules or staying quiet and well-behaved. Typically, someone acts this way after receiving a sharp scolding (boche) or a threat.
I gave Jon such a massive scolding yesterday and today he is being pianito.
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mansueta
Chill, relaxed, or calm. It is a slang variation of the word manso, which literally means tame (often used in Caribbean slang to tell someone to stay cool).
Stay manso, yours is coming soon.
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GlobalChilin
A way to say you are doing well, relaxed, or taking it easy.
A: Dude, how are you doing? B: Chilin!!
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Chilindrina
A slang term used to say that someone is feeling chill, calm, or doing well. (In Dominican street slang, this often implies being in a relaxed state and staying away from trouble or bad habits).
A: What up man, what are you up to? B: Nothing, I am Chilindrina, I am not up for anything, I am not on my vices today.
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Manzana
A street slang variation of the word manso, meaning calm or chill. It is used to describe a relaxed state or that everything is cool (Dominican slang often transforms words into similar sounding ones to give them a more urban feel).
A: Yo man, tell me what is up, what are you up to? B: I am Manzana, man!
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Cojelo Baton
Used when telling someone to take it easy, relax, or slow down. (The phrase likely refers to the steady pace required when receiving a baton in a relay race).
Why are you in such a rush, man? Look, cojelo baton, nobody is waiting for us. OK.
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Vete a 10
An expression used to tell someone who is acting frantic, desperate, or annoying to calm down, take it easy, or back off.
- Hey 9, vete a 10, what is the deal? - My love, take it easy, vete a 10 because you are acting desperate.
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Tate Manso
Stay calm, chill out, or take it easy.
Tate manso, because no matter how much you kick and scream, the Metro is happening regardless. (The Metro refers to the Santo Domingo subway system.)
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mansueta
A slang way to respond to a greeting, meaning everything is chill or all good. It is an informal variation of the word manso, which means calm or tame.
- Hey man, how you doing? - Mansueta, my brother.
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