A shortened version of the phrase para ver (literally, to see). It functions as a conversational filler or tag used to demand more information or to express skepticism, similar to saying let's hear it, do tell, or well then.
A: I already told you I was out with Lucho last night. Why won't you believe me? B: With Lucho? Until 4 in the morning? And what exactly were you doing with Lucho, pa ve?
To check someone out or enjoy some eye candy. (The expression literally means to have a little eye taco, implying that looking at an attractive person is like treating yourself to a delicious snack).
Let's go to the beach to echarnos un taquito de ojo. We are echándonos un taquito de ojo at this party.
A casual way to tell someone to leave or get lost, used among friends and close buddies (this form is common in regions of Venezuela like Zulia where voseo is used).
Andate, I do not want to see you anymore. / Look Gabriela, stop the argument, it is such a drag, andate!
An expression used to gloat when you have been proven right and the other person has been proven wrong, equivalent to saying 'deal with it' or 'how do you like them apples.' (The phrase literally means 'suck on that tangerine,' implying the other person must now swallow the reality of their mistake).
'I told you so, chupate esa mandarina' or 'Aha, now chupate esa mandarina'
A sarcastic phrase used to tell someone they are blocking your view. It is a way of reminding the person that they are not transparent and you cannot see through them.
Get away from the TV, la carne de burro no es transparente. Don't stand in the way: look, la carne de burro no es transparente.
To be nosy or pry into other people's business. It refers to the act of snooping to find out what others are up to. (In Latin American slang, a sapo or toad is a snitch or a busybody).
Juan was sapeando while he was eating at the restaurant.
To scope out or size up a situation to see what is going on and report back to others (derived from the word for folder, referring to the act of gathering information).
I am going to carpetear what is happening in the street and then I will tell you.