Spanish Slang and Expressions used in Peru

here are some common Spanish slang and expressions used in Peru:

1. Chamba - Work or job

2. Chévere - Cool or awesome

3. Huevón/Huevona - Lazy or laid back person (can be used as an insult or affectionately)

4. Pata - Friend or buddy

5. Chismoso/Chismosa - Gossip or gossipy person

6. ¡Qué chévere! - How cool!

7. ¡Qué tal! - What's up?

8. Estar al toque - To be on top of something or to be quick

9. Bacán - Great or excellent

10. Pucha - An expression of surprise or disappointment

11. Chamba de a pie - Manual labor or blue-collar work

12. Ya fue - That's enough or that's it

13. Causa - Person or friend (usually used in the highlands of Peru)

14. Jato - House or place to stay

15. Carajo - An expression of frustration or anger

16. Tengo chamba hasta el cuello - I have a lot of work to do

17. Coger - To grab or pick up (Note: This word has a different meaning in some Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico, where it is considered vulgar.)

18. ¡Qué buena onda! - How nice or cool!

19. Flaco/Flaca - Thin or skinny person (can be used as an insult or affectionately)

20. Chamba de oficina - Office work

21. Jato/Jata - Home or house

22. Ceviche - A popular Peruvian dish made with raw fish marinated in lime juice and spices

23. Mamacita - A term of endearment for an attractive woman (can be considered offensive if used inappropriately)

24. Cholo/Chola - A person of mixed indigenous and Spanish descent

25. Pucha vida - An expression of frustration or disappointment

26. Huevada - Nonsense or something of little importance

27. Pata Sucia - Someone who is dirty or unkempt (can be used as an insult)

28. Gringo - A foreigner, usually from North America or Europe

29. Camote - A sweet potato

30. Plata - Money

31. No hay bronca - No problem or it's all good

32. Chamba de media pila - Easy work or a job that doesn't require much effort

33. Ñaña - Older sister (used primarily in the highlands of Peru)

34. Chévere, bacán, okey, de pelos - All mean "cool" or "awesome," and are often used interchangeably

35. ¿Qué tal si...? - How about if...? or What if...?

36. Papaya - A situation or opportunity that is easy or advantageous (e.g. "Le dieron la papaya" means "They gave him an opportunity he couldn't refuse.")

37. Chamba de locos - A difficult or crazy job

38. Bamba - A counterfeit or fake item

39. Chamba de cuello blanco - White-collar work or a job in the corporate world

40. Causa Rellena - A traditional Peruvian dish made with mashed potatoes and stuffed with meat, vegetables, or seafood.