Venezuelan Spanish boasts colorful nicknames. “Pana” is a common term for “friend.” “Chamo/a” is used for young people or as a general term of address. “Pavo” (turkey) can describe someone who’s clueless or naive. “Sifrino” refers to someone posh or upper-class. “Becerro” (calf) is used to describe someone who’s dumb or annoying.
Unusual Nicknames in Venezuelan Spanish
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