Puerto Rican Spanish, or “Boricua”, has a rich slang vocabulary. Common expressions include: “Wepa!” (exclamation of joy), “Boricua” (Puerto Rican person), “Chavos” (money), “Janguear” (to hang out), “Al garete” (out of control), “Broki” (buddy, from “brother”). “¿Qué la que?” means “What’s up?”. “Nene/nena” (boy/girl) is commonly used. Remember, Puerto Rican Spanish often drops the ‘s’ at the end of words. As always, use slang carefully and learn from context.
A Guide to Puerto Rican Slang
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