110 Venezuelan words and expressions (and their meaning)
Venezuelans have a very particular way of speaking which allows them to be recognized anywhere in the world. Venezuela, like many countries in America, has a very interesting mixture of cultures, which has determined the creation of a Venezuelanized Castilian.
The inclusion of colloquial words is also an important factor in the way Venezuelans speak, since it tends to modify the Spanish dialect in a certain way.
Bearing this in mind, here we will review the expressions and words of Venezuela more characteristics of the society of this country.
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Most common expressions and words of Venezuela
To better understand Venezuelan culture, here we will review several Venezuelan words and expressions typical of popular language.
1. boy
This is the way in which Venezuelans call children or adolescents.
2. cut the legs
Expression that means ending the relationship.
3. Work
It is the way to refer to work.
4. Tell me everything
It is an expression that is used when you are interested in something that another person wants to tell.
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5. beers
It is a way of calling beers.
6. pigeon
A term that means to strive to achieve something.
7. Water stick
Word that refers to a very heavy rain.
8. Arepa
It is the food that Venezuelans commonly consume, it is a kind of round bread made with ground corn or precooked flour.
9. Crabs
It is a way of saying that something or someone is boring.
10. Short
It is a very popular synonym to refer to a particular object.
11. suck rooster
It is a way of saying that someone is making fun of you.
12. sign up
It indicates that you have to register in order to be seen, for example, when you go to the doctor.
12. have fire
It is a synonym to indicate that someone has a low fever.
13. temple
It is said of that person who is very lucky.
14. What happened, mate?
Friendly expression used to greet someone. One of the most used Venezuelan idioms.
15. sign up
It indicates that you have to register in order to be seen, for example, when you go to the doctor.
16. Potatoes
Indicates fainting for no apparent reason.
17. Na'guara
It is a very common expression that indicates amazement either positively or negatively.
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18. warm the ear
It is said when a person seeks to make someone fall in love.
19. caribbean
Action of deceiving someone with mischief and cunning.
20. tube meringue
It's another way of saying: drink water.
21. Beta
Word that indicates an interesting gossip or rumour.
22. sing the zone
Expression used when a person indicates to another what is the right time to act.
23. niche
Said of a vulgar person in appearance or behavior.
24. crazy radius
It refers to a person who talks a lot.
25. Gross!
Exclamation indicating disgust, dislike or rejection.
26. you're painted on the wall
It's when you ignore someone.
27. Tell me!
It is an informal greeting, with the intention that the other tells something.
28. enjoy a puyero
Indicates having a great time.
29. jurungar
It is prying, reviewing or scrutinizing.
30. throw the sticks
Indicates meeting to drink.
31. labia
Word that indicates that a person has a good lexicon, speaks well or wants to conquer someone.
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32. pull rope
It means flattering out of interest or trying to persuade insistently or falsely. It is also said: 'pull balls'.
33. mamonazo
It refers to a very strong blow.
34. quiet guy
He also said: 'quiet guy'. It means to be relaxed in a situation or to relax and spend a pleasant night.
35. passion fruit
It is a way of referring to a gay man.
36. through the eye
It is an expression that indicates a measure without any precision.
37. horny
It has several meanings, such as: to be upset about something, to be an irritable person, to be a talented person, or to refer to a strange or unfair situation.
38. popcorn
That's the way to say popcorn.
39. overwhelm
Indicates a gossipy person.
40. have violin
It is said when a person has a bad smell in the armpits.
41. eat a wire
Expression that is used when we are without money or without work.
42. Retire
Indicates running away from school or retiring from work when you have already served your statutory time either by age or by years of service.
43. jump into the water
It is a synonym for getting married.
44. Zaperoco
Situation that generates a stir wherever it happens.
45. Give up
It is synonymous with giving up.
46. Corduroy
It is a way of saying 'friend' or to call a person when their name is unknown.
47. throw cart
It is used to say that someone does not work or that he did not attend the appointment.
48. Bump
It is said of a protuberance that appears on the body, usually on the head, after receiving a blow.
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49. leave the shed
It is to quickly leave a place or flee from a certain situation.
50. Square
It is when a person is helping another in a problem or situation.
51. make a cow
It means collecting money among friends to buy something.
52. Stew
It refers to a fraudulent business or that seems to hide something shady.
53. lower two
It is an expression that is said when we want a person to calm down in order to face a problem or for a person to give up their attitude when they are not right.
54. Bachaquero
It is a term that emerged in 2016, when merchants exaggeratedly raised the prices of basic necessities.
55. Head and cover
This is what a person is called when he is too closed to reason.
56. Shrimp
It refers to a short nap.
57. give the tail
Expression that means to take a person to a place.
58. Braggart
It is said of a person who is especially believed and who likes to show everything she has.
59. shoulder balls
Phrase that indicates that a person is lazy or lazy.
60. Mess
It refers to a poorly dressed or extravagant person.
61. Are you going to continue, Abigail?
Expression is said when something is annoying.
62. Face and table
It is a way of referring to a person who is hypocritical.
63. Dumbass
He is a person who treats others badly.
64. Useless object
It is used to denote bad people or those who act in bad faith.
65. Ashtray and motorcycle
Indicates that something or someone is useless.
66. Alive
Said of a person who takes advantage and takes advantage of a situation.
67. get together
It is when two people who have not married live together.
68. goggle or goggle
He is a foolish person.
69. throw the dogs
Expression indicating courtship.
70. pepied queen
It is one of the best known arepas in Venezuela. It has an avocado and chicken filling.
71. Guarapo
It is the juice of the squeezed sweet cane.
72. Cambur
Name by which the banana or sweet plantain is known.
73. short handle
It is said when something is easy to get or is an opportunity that cannot be missed.
74. niche
He is a person of low status, of tacky behavior or who has bad taste.
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75. Snack and yucca
Express bad taste.
76. Mollejuo
It is a term widely used in the Zulian region that indicates great size or breadth.
77. Patae'mingo
It means that you are very close to the site, in the same way it is used to say that you have something or someone close to you.
78. Rat
It is a person who does not act with good will, who takes advantage of others or a liar.
79. If you
Expression that is equivalent to saying I agree.
80. Bounce
Indicates rejection of a proposal either work or love.
81. Sheath
Word that is used to say something when its name is not remembered.
82. an x
It is a way of writing to someone who is not interesting.
83. pastiche
It is the way to tell lasagna.
84. itchy and scratchy
Expression to refer to a particularly unpleasant person or a situation that is not resolved.
85. flattened
It is said of a person who looks sad or does not want to do things.
86. have a pee
It refers to being intoxicated.
87. rough
It is a synonym for 'a lot'.
88. Chub
Indicates that a person was unfaithful to her partner.
89. Cuaima
It refers to women when they are obsessively jealous of their partner and therefore want to interfere in everything in their lives.
90. Fly!
It refers to being alert and attentive.
91. give me a moment
It means give me a little more time.
92. Rumba
It's partying or going to a disco.
93. cast the dead
It is passing a responsibility to another person.
94. Paco
It is a term to call the police.
95. That's pure coba
It means that something is a lie.
96. Curucutear
It is meddling in other people's business.
97. I carry a mouse
Indicates that you feel unwell after a night of heavy drinking.
98. The day before yesterday
It is synonymous with the day before yesterday.
99. give me a chance
It means give me a chance.
100. rejoice
It means to shake or move.
101. Wink
Expression that indicates to a person that you want to have a relationship with her.
102. Bag
Said of a person who behaves like an imbecile.
103. That man has billullo
It refers to a person with money.
104. Guachiman
It comes from the English 'watch man', it refers to a person who works on duty.
105. Macundales
It is derived from the English brand Mack & Dales and refers to having many things.
106. Catfish
People who are considered unattractive are told.
107. Frig
It refers to having sex quickly.
108. baby
Way to call a child.
109. Cool
Typical phrase of Venezuelans whose meaning is great, great or excellent.
110. to be guircho
Indicates bad social behavior, being rude or having little education with others.
