Spanish Slang and Expressions used in Mexico

Chido: Cool, awesome

Neta: Really? Seriously?

Qué onda: What's up?

Chamba: Job or work

Padre: Awesome, cool

Carnal: Brother, friend

Fresa: Snob or rich kid

Chamba: Work or job

Pedo: Trouble or problem

Guey or wey: Dude or guy

Bronca: Fight or trouble

Chingón: Awesome or impressive

Naco: Uncultured or low-class

Chavito: Small change or a little money

Mamacita: Attractive woman or babe

Buena onda: Cool or friendly

Chilango: A person from Mexico City

A huevo: Of course, definitely

Cuate: Friend or buddy

Vato: Dude, guy or man

Pendejo: Fool or idiot (can be a derogatory insult)

Chambalear: To work hard

Órale: Okay, let's do it, come on, or express excitement

Mero mero: The boss or the one in charge

Pisto: Money

Chamba de a jato: Hard physical labor

Chiflado: Crazy or insane

Chiquear: To drink or sip

Nomas: Just, only

Chamba en equipo: Teamwork

Al chile: Honestly

Huevón: Lazy or slacker (can be a derogatory insult)

Chido tu cotorreo: Cool, I like what you're saying

Jalar: To work or to pull (can also mean to smoke marijuana)

Me vale madre: I don't care (can be vulgar)

Guajolote: Turkey (can also mean stupid person)

Caerle gordo: To dislike someone

Estar en la luna: To be absent-minded or distracted

Fregar: To bother, annoy, or mess with

Agarrar una cruda: To have a hangover