Puerto Rican Spanish is known for its distinctive vocabulary. “Boricua” refers to a Puerto Rican person. “Wepa” is an exclamation of excitement or congratulations. “Chavos” means money. “Jíbaro” refers to a person from the countryside. “Bregar” means to deal with or handle a situation.
Venezuelan Spanish has a vibrant local vocabulary. “Chamo/a” means dude, guy, or girl. “Pana” means friend or buddy. “Fino” means great or cool. “Ladilla” refers to an annoying person or situation. “Burda” means very or a lot.
Uruguayan Spanish shares some terms with Argentine Spanish but has its own unique words. “Bo” is used to get someone’s attention, similar to “che.” “Gurí/sa” means boy or girl. “Ta” is a shortened form of “está bien,” meaning okay. “Botija” refers to a child. “Nabo” is a mild insult meaning fool.
Spanish from Spain has distinctive terms not common elsewhere. “Guay” means cool or awesome. “Tío/a” (literally uncle/aunt) is used to address friends. “Molar” means to like or to be cool. “Vale” means okay or sure. “Chaval/a” refers to a young person or kid.
Mexican Spanish is rich with unique expressions. “Órale” is a multipurpose word expressing surprise or encouragement. “Chido” means cool or awesome. “Güey” (or “wey”) means dude or guy. “Padre” (literally “father”) means cool or great. “Chamba” refers to work or a job.
Salvadoran Spanish features distinctive local terms. “Bicho/a” is an informal way to say boy or girl. “Puchica” is a mild expletive expressing surprise or frustration. “Chivo” means cool or awesome. “Cipote/a” refers to a child or youngster. “Chero/a” means friend or pal.
Equatoguinean Spanish blends Spanish with local languages. “Akiebó” is a greeting meaning “what’s up?” “Guiri” refers to a foreigner. “Pichinglis” refers to the local Pidgin English. “Envuelto” means smart or clever. “Cayuco” is a type of canoe.
Guatemalan Spanish has unique words reflecting its culture. “Puchis” is an expression of surprise or frustration. “Chapin/a” refers to a Guatemalan person. “Chuco” means dirty or unclean. “Patojo/a” means kid or child. “Chucho” is a common word for dog.
Honduran Spanish features distinctive local terms. “Catracho/a” refers to a Honduran person. “Chuco” means dirty or unclean. “Cipote/a” means child or kid. “Chunche” is a multipurpose word for thing or stuff. “Maje” is used to address a friend, similar to “dude.”
Nicaraguan Spanish has its own unique vocabulary. “Chavalo/a” means kid or youngster. “Tuani” means cool or great. “Chunche” is a multipurpose word for thing or stuff. “Maje” is used to address a friend, similar to “dude.” “Chochada” means nonsense or rubbish.