Spanish nicknames vary regionally in Spain. “Tío/a” (uncle/aunt) is commonly used to mean “dude” or “chick.” “Guiri” refers to foreign tourists, especially those from Northern Europe. “Payo” is used by the Roma community to refer to non-Roma Spaniards. “Quillo” (from “chiquillo,” meaning kid) is common in Andalusia. “Chaval” is used throughout Spain to mean “young man” or “boy.”
Unusual Nicknames in Spain (Beyond Common Spanish)
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