Uruguayan Spanish, especially in Montevideo, has unique slang called “lunfardo”, similar to Argentine Spanish. Common expressions include: “Botija” (kid), “Ta” (okay), “Gurí/Gurisa” (boy/girl), “Boludo” (dude, can be offensive), “Plata” (money). “¿Cómo andás?” is a common greeting. Uruguayans use “vos” instead of “tú” for informal “you”. “Che” is used to get attention. As always, use slang carefully and be mindful of context.
A Guide to Uruguayan Slang
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