Mexico has a rich variety of slang terms for friend. “Güey” (also spelled “wey”) is extremely common, used similarly to “dude”. “Carnal” is used to refer to a very close friend, like a brother. “Compa” (short for “compadre”) is another friendly term. “Cuate” is widely used, especially in central Mexico. In northern Mexico, you might hear “vato” used among male friends.
Exploring Mexican Slang for “Friend”
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