THE 50 MOST POPULAR PERUVIAN PHRASES AND WORDS - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2024

The phrases and words Peruvian make extensive slang vocabulary used in this country. Peru is a Latin American country with a multi-ethnic population that exceeds 30 million. It is due to its multi-ethnic character that this nation presents a great variety of idiomatic expressions that reflect the idiosyncrasy, as well as the culture of the country.

Many of the words typical of Peru belong to the jargon of this country, which is characterized by the change in the order of the syllables that make up a word. For example, Peruvians say "grone" to refer to people with black skin.

Similarly, the creativity that characterizes languages ​​has allowed the creation of new words or expressions. As well as in the awarding of a new meaning to an already existing word through processes such as metaphor. Below is a list of phrases and words typical of Peru.

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"Hallucinate" is a word that is used for when you are going to tell an incredible story; it is natural to hear this phrase when a rumor is broadcast.

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This particular phrase is used when the speaker is happy or excited about the situation that is occurring.

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This phrase refers to drinking alcohol in large quantities; there are certain variations such as "We get a bombshell".

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For Peruvians, a "toad" is a person who interferes in the affairs of another person.

In this sense, "don't be a toad" is an invitation not to meddle in matters that are not your concern. The term "toad" can also be transformed into a verb: sapear.

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Peruvians use this phrase to refer to a person who is crazy. This phrase is a sample of the slang of Peru, consisting of changing the order of the syllables of a word ("cola" instead of "loca).

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If an embarrassing situation occurs, Peruvians often say "what avocado" or "what avocado", being "avocado" the term used in this country to refer to avocados.

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It is Peru, a chicken is a person who has little resistance to alcohol. In this respect, the Spanish of Peru differs from the Spanish of other areas in that to be a chicken is to be a cowardly person.

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This phrase is based on a metaphor between Halloween pumpkins and a person's head: the pumpkins resemble skulls and are hollow. In this sense, being a pumpkin is being a person of low intelligence.

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This expression is used when one member of a couple is cheating on the other. In other words, it is usually used in infidelity situations.

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The fields are roasted corn kernels or popcorn, which are served in abundance. In this way, the expression "like court" is used to highlight abundance.

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This expression is used when the person you like shows signs of being interested in you.

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This phrase has a negative connotation and means “to distort the truth to convince someone.

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Generally, this is a phrase used when there is nothing to eat in the house. However, this expression can be used in other contexts that do not involve food and means "nothing"

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Like "ni michi", "there were only four cats" is used to refer to quantities but, in this case, it refers to people and means that there was very little attendance.

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"What a pineapple" means bad luck. This phrase has some variations, such as "be fine pineapple", which refers to a person who is having a streak of bad luck.

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"Nancy que Berta" means "nothing to see" and is a play on words based on how the two sentences sound. This expression can be shortened by saying only "Nancy."

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This phrase is used when finishing a particularly long situation. "The clown is dead" can be used for any kind of circumstances: an assignment, a negotiation, a relationship, among others.

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It refers to a person who is shy, calm, naive, and good. The phrase is a play on words between "healthy" (in Peru, a very calm person) and "carrot".

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Good quality leather can be distinguished from lower quality just by looking at it. In this sense, "how about leather" or "how about leather" means that a person stands out for its attractiveness.

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In Peru, blondes are beers. It is common to hear "bring me a couple of blondes" when you want to order beers at a bar.

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This phrase is used in many areas of South America, Peru included, to say that a person has died. It is based on the death of chickens, which literally stretch their legs when they die.

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This phrase is used mostly to refer to students who miss classes for unexcused reasons. It should be noted that it can also be used for a person who is absent from work, however, it is less common.

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In Peru, the word "milk" is used to denote good luck. In this sense, "to be a milkman" is to be a person with very good luck.

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The term "yuca" is used as a metaphor to refer to a person's legs. "What good yuccas" is a compliment that means "what strong and beautiful legs."

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This phrase means that a person's feet have an unpleasant odor and that they are causing an uncomfortable situation.

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This phrase means that you are bankrupt. It is used in economic matters or related to love.

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"To his mother" or "asu" is an expression used when he has been surprised by some news.

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This phrase means "immediately." However, in Peru, it can immediately be “right now”, “in a few hours”, “tomorrow” or “in a week”.

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"Roast", "be roasted" or "roast" is "to be upset. This expression is based on the fact that anger is usually represented with the color red.

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A "broder" is a friend. It comes from the English "brother", which means brother in Spanish. It is an expression widely used in South America in general.

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"Cause" is a close or intimate friend. It is used in family situations or outings between friends and close acquaintances.

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In Peru, a "chancha" is a sow. However, the word is also used to refer to a collection of money between friends. This term is related to piggy banks, which are usually designed in the shape of pigs.

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A "rib" is a bride. This term refers to the biblical story, according to which Eve was born from a rib of Adam.

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"What a lentil" is used to refer to people who are extremely. A more standard equivalent might be "how slow."

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These words mean boyfriend and girlfriend respectively. It does not mean to refer to the thinness of the other person itself.

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In Peru, a huachimán is a private security guard. This word comes from the English "watchman".

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"Pata" is a trusted friend, someone you can count on at any time. Possibly the result of a metaphor, since animals can lean on their legs, just as a person leans on her friends.

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The word "luca" is used as a substitute for "sol", the name of the currency of Peru and a symbol in the country.

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"Jamear" means "to eat." It comes from the noun "jama", food. It is used in any situation in which you are going to eat or have a great appetite.

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This rhyme is a way of saying that something is amazing. It is a well-known expression used to show amazement at the unknown.

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Pisco is a Peruvian brandy made from grapes. It is a typical drink of the country and is usually served at cocktails and parties.

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Pisco sour is a cocktail made with pisco and lemon juice.

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"Bacán" means "great", "amazing" or "good". In Peru, they also say "what a great thing" to say that they agree with something.

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"Mote" means accent. For example, an English speaker learning Spanish may have a foreign nickname or an English nickname. In the same way, this term is used for the accents of Peru, for example: provincial nickname, northern nickname or serrano nickname.

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"Please" is a short form of "please." It is also common to hear "porfis". In records and serious situations it is better to use the first one.

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In Peru, the tombo is the police. This is a typical word from the Andes and widely used in the country.

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“A la tela” means wearing your best clothes. For example, a job interview should go to the web.

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This phrase means "see each other", it is a play on words because through the glass you can see.

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To "close the peak" means to be silent. That is, do not speak because any word that is said at that moment can be uncomfortable.

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To be a stick face is to be a scoundrel. It is more common to hear Peruvians say "carae palo".

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