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Chilenismos:200 Most Common(4)
alphabetical list of Chilean slang #151-200
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12th Grade
03/04/2009

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pelar cable
Definition
to say crazy things, or act crazy, or just plain BE crazy
Term
penca xxx (4 def.)
Definition
1) lame, boring, dull
2) of poor quality, below acceptable standards
3) a bulk of something
4) penis
Term
pendejo(a)
Definition
young person who is acting childish, really means a little kid
Term
pesado(a)
Definition
sluggish, cranky, bad attitude, bad mood
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pillo
Definition
sharp, very astute and attentive
BUT also usually one who remarks on innappropriate subjects or takes advantage of the lack of attentiveness or just plain iggnorance of others
EG) TAXI DRIVERS
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piola (2 def.)
Definition
1) perfect, perfectly tranquil
2) Quiet, not saying anything usually about something specifically secret
Term
pituto
Definition
1) an in, a connection
2) extra side job
Term
plata
Definition
money
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polera
Definition
shirt
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pollo
Definition
lottery
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pololo(a)
Definition
serious bf or gf
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ponerle color (2 def.)
Definition
1) to exaggerate
2) to give it ones best shot
Term
ponerle (3 def.)
Definition
take it, drink it, do it
Term
por si acaso (2 def.)
Definition
1) just in case
2) by the way
Term
porfa
Definition
abbreviation for por favor
Term
potp
Definition
butt
Term
pulento(a)
Definition
like bacan but more ordinario
person very concerned about their appearance, trys to look colol, poses
Term
en la punta del cerro
Definition
something very very far away
Term
puta la huevada (pootah la way0uh)
Definition
AWWW SHIT
Term
puta
Definition
bitch
or oo shit
Term
que huevada? xxx
Definition
whats up? whats going on?
Term
quebrarse
Definition
to turn ones nose up at others
Term
quedarse para adentro
Definition
to be blown away, very emotionally moved by something
usually by bad news but also a book, movie, etc. that leaves one speechless
Term
raja (3 def.)
Definition
1) beat, spent
2) ¨the shit¨
3) ass
Term
rasca
Definition
¨tacky¨, poor quality
Term
ratis
Definition
plains clothes police officer
Term
reglon(ona)
Definition
¨pet¨, person who is spoiled, liked best, pampered, or doted on
Term
regio (2 def.)
Definition
1) super, great, excellent
2) gorgeous, for a person
Term
revolver el gallinero (2 def.)
Definition
1) to be a pest, annoying
2) to be a busy body, nosy, in other peoples´ affairs
Term
rico(a)
Definition
delicious for food but very commonly used for a person as sexy
Term
rollo (3 def.)
Definition
1) a problem or complicated situation
2) a fat roll
3) roll of film
Term
roto(a)
Definition
low class person usually clumsy with little to no manners
or just someone with little social etiquette
Term
sacar la vuelta
Definition
to procrastinate so you dont have to work as much, slack off or take ones time doing something
Term
sacarse la cresta (2 def.)
Definition
1) to beat someone up
2) when refelxive, to get or take a serious beating
Term
no salvar a nadie
Definition
not worth a dime
Term
sapo(a) (4 def.)
Definition
1) gossiper
2) observant person, esp. to small details
3) ¨voyeur¨
4) yet another way to say vagina
Term
seco(a)
Definition
very good, excellent esp. at an activity
Term
si po
Definition
yes, of course
Term
sinverguenza
Definition
¨shameless¨
Term
siútico(a)
Definition
snobbish, pretentious, ostentatious, very formal manners
Term
socio(a)
Definition
buddy, pal, usually said to a friend when you want something from them
Term
súper
Definition
VERY
Term
taco (2 def.)
Definition
1) traffic/traffic jam
2) heel of a shoe
Term
taquilla
Definition
a fad, or an adjective for fad-like
Term
Te fijas?
Definition
You get it? Dig? Catch my drift?
Term
tincar (3 def.)
Definition
1) to like or be attracted to someone or something
2) ¨to have a hunch¨
3) to want/desire something
Term
tipo(a) (2 def.)
Definition
1) guy or gal
2) around, about. Adjective used with time
Term
top
Definition
the best
Term
trago
Definition
any alcoholic beverage
Term
ultimo(a)
Definition
the pits, the worst
Term
vacunar
Definition
to trick someone in such a way that the other loses something
Term
ya po
Definition
alright yes lets do it already
Term
ya
Definition
yes sure
Term
yo cacho
Definition
1) got it, i get your drift
2) ¨the way i see it..¨
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