Spanish Slang and Expressions used in Venezuela

Chamo/a - guy/girl or friend (used informally)

Vaina - thing or stuff (used informally)

Pana - friend or buddy

Chevere - cool or awesome

Arrecho/a - angry, frustrated or horny (depending on context, this word can have different meanings)

Marico/a - homosexual male/female (used informally and sometimes as an insult)

Jevito/a - young man/woman or boyfriend/girlfriend (used informally)

Chévere - cool or awesome (similar to "chevere")

Carajo - an exclamation of frustration or surprise (can also be used as a curse word)

Coño - an exclamation of frustration or surprise (can also be used as a curse word)

Verga - penis (can also be used as a curse word or exclamation of frustration)

Pendejo/a - foolish, stupid, or ignorant (can also be used as an insult)

Guiso - a scam or a corrupt practice (can also be used to describe a situation where someone is taking advantage of another person)

Bacán - cool or great (similar to "chevere" and "chévere")

Rumbear - to party or to have a good time

Boludo/a - foolish, stupid, or slow-witted (similar to "pendejo/a")

Pavo/a - fool or idiot (used informally)

Mamaguevo/a - an insulting way to call someone a homosexual male/female

Cogollo - friend or pal (similar to "pana")

Sapito/a - young man/woman or boy/girl (used informally)

Guayoyo - strong coffee (particularly in the morning)

Chamo/a en bola - a group of friends or people hanging out together

Chamba - work or job

Burda - very or really (used for emphasis)

Chiripa - luck or chance (can also be used to describe a lucky break)

Chamo/a e' calle - someone who grew up on the streets or who is street-smart

Puyero - someone who is good at convincing or persuading others (used informally)

Tumbao - a good rhythm or groove (often used in reference to music)

Culebra - a shady or untrustworthy person

Gonorrea - an insulting way to refer to someone you dislike or find annoying (similar to "gonorrea" in Colombian Spanish).

Chimbín - a young boy or child (used informally)

Sapatear - to talk a lot or to gossip (used informally)

Arepera - a place where arepas (a traditional Venezuelan cornmeal pancake) are sold

Panaero - someone who is always trying to impress others (used informally)

Chamo/a de barrio - someone who grew up in a low-income neighborhood or who is street-smart

Chavista - a supporter of the late President Hugo Chávez or his political ideology (Chavismo)

Vuelta - a turn or a round (used to describe a trip or errand)

Guachiman - a security guard or watchman (used informally)

Tequeño - a popular Venezuelan snack made with cheese and dough

Gocho/a - someone from the Andean region of Venezuela, particularly from the state of Táchira (can also be used to describe someone who is stubborn or obstinate)

Rial - money or cash (used informally)

Panita - friend or buddy (similar to "pana")

Tocayo/a - someone who shares your first name (can also be used to describe someone who is similar to you in some way)

Chévere su merced - a polite way to say "cool" or "awesome" (used in formal settings)

Peo - a problem or issue (can also be used to describe a fart or flatulence, but this usage is less common in Venezuela than in other Latin American countries)