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Language Learning: Peruvian Slang

Peru lady

When you study abroad, it’s always good to come back sounding like a local. Here are a few examples of the Peruvian slang you can pick up when you study Spanish in Peru:

 Al toque: right now (but in practice could really mean in a few hours)

A su madre or “asu”: whoa! (a common expression of surprise)

Jamear: to eat

Un par de chelas: a couple of beers

Manyas: you know (stick this onto the end of any sentence, it’s very conversational)

Vaina: thing, the perfect word to substitute when you can’t remember the right word!

Causa: buddy, used mostly between men

Costilla: girlfriend (literally rib–think Adam’s rib)

Chaufa: Bye! used for fast farewells

Ni michi: not a thing

Peru lady

When you study abroad, it’s always good to come back sounding like a local. Here are a few examples of the Peruvian slang you can pick up when you study Spanish in Peru:

 Al toque: right now (but in practice could really mean in a few hours)

A su madre or “asu”: whoa! (a common expression of surprise)

Jamear: to eat

Un par de chelas: a couple of beers

Manyas: you know (stick this onto the end of any sentence, it’s very conversational)

Vaina: thing, the perfect word to substitute when you can’t remember the right word!

Causa: buddy, used mostly between men

Costilla: girlfriend (literally rib–think Adam’s rib)

Chaufa: Bye! used for fast farewells

Ni michi: not a thing


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