Salvadoran Spanish, or “Caliche,” has distinctive features. Key phrases include “¿Qué ondas vos?” (What’s up, dude?) and “Cerote” (Dude/Buddy). A popular saying is “A la gran puchica” (To the great puchica), an expression of surprise. The idiom “Estar pijudo” means something is awesome or cool.
Essential Salvadoran Phrases, Sayings & Idioms
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