110 Andalusian words and expressions (and their meaning)
Andalusia has a way of speaking Spanish so particular that it causes astonishment among those who do not know it. In addition, it is a bit difficult to learn due to its pronunciation, which is characterized by shortening words and adding musicality to phrases.
The richness of the Andalusian way of speaking also means that there are several Andalusian dialects that are very different from each other, both in terms of lexicon and in terms of pronunciation. Therefore, there is no single "Andalusian language". In this sense, below you will find a list of many of the most representative words, idioms and expressions of Andalusian spoken in the different parts of this Spanish autonomous community
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The most popular Andalusian words and expressions (and their meaning)
If you want to know a little more about the way of speaking in this land, keep reading; These are several of the most common phrases and expressions in Andalusia.
1. What do you want, miarma?
It is a phrase that means: 'What do you want my soul?'.
2. Penco
It is often used as an insult, implying that someone is 'useless'.
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3. No girl
It indicates that there is no doubt that it is.
4. cuchi
Term that is a synonym of gosh.
5. fucker
Indicates a confusing situation.
6. little chapel
It is said of the person who is very passionate about Holy Week and the processions that take place.
7. Look what you say idiots
It is a synonym for saying nonsense.
8. baby
It is used to refer to the virile member and is also used to accentuate something.
9. engulf
It translates as 'choke'.
10. make the monkey
Expression that means skipping class.
11. bonico
It is used to indicate that an object, person or animal is cute, beautiful or pleasant.
12. Give me a very fresh milnos that I'm dry
It refers to the Cervezas Alhambra brand.
13. This guy is a jerk
Indicates that a person is a good person.
14. no dicks
Expression used to emphasize something.
15. give pal hair
It means to give a 'beating' in a game. That is, when you win. It is one of the most widespread Andalusian idioms in other areas of Spain.
16. Sheath
It means 'stupid'.
17. Fried potato
It refers to a person who is worthless or does not know how to do anything.
18. little pots
They are fairground attractions.
19. motherfucker
In Andalusia it is an affectionate expression that is said to a friend who does stupid things.
20. Cooler than peeling radishes
It means that it is very cold.
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21. shocker
It refers to the people who live in Huelva.
22. make a mandala
It is an expression that is said when you have to do something, but do not want to give details.
23. Fit!
It is a synonym of 'look'.
24. Be careful with that one who is very badass
It is said of someone who gives bad answers.
25. hoop, hoop
It is a way of saying that something is completely true.
26. be pecking
Expression that means to eat a little of everything.
27. Resolute woman, horns around
It indicates that an idle woman can make many mistakes.
28. Apollardao
It is a reference to a 'foolish' person, who is always lost or doesn't know what to do.
29. Noise
It is synonymous with haste.
30. jartable
This is what a heavy person is called or who never gets tired of doing something.
31. Shall we make a mocho?
Indicates that you want to collect money to buy something.
32. the vihen
It is an expression used to denote astonishment, it is a variant of 'La vin compae'.
33. you are singing
It means to be handsome or pretty.
34. expert
It is another synonym of pretty.
35. To be straighter than a choco
It means not having grace.
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36. to iron
Phrase used to affirm something with great emphasis.
37. he tended to japanese
It means that you have a deep sleep.
38. Guarrazo
It is a trancazo that someone gives when falling.
39. Japanese
Word that means example.
40. nike
It means that everything has been well cleaned.
41. parrot
It is a small fan.
42. It's creepy
It means everything is messed up.
43. agonizing
It translates as, 'selfish'.
44. This bread is stale
Said of a food that is not fresh.
45. I'm leveraged
It is not wanting to move or do anything.
46. I grew numb
It means to be full of bruises.
47. It's feten
It is a term that indicates that everything is perfect.
48. Cañailla
Said of the inhabitants of San Fernando.
49. play the longis
It is a way of saying 'playing dumb' or not being aware.
50. Apanaico
It means that something or someone is good to see.
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51. tiresome
Indicates that someone (any person) is very heavy.
52. dick
It is used as a substitute for boy, uncle, youth or adolescents.
53. Anchovy
This is how the people of Malaga are known.
54. spoon
Indicates attention call.
55. aircraft
It means having a bad day.
56. Bringing water to the sea, that would be raving
It indicates that you should not do anything that does not make sense.
57. The lad is very nice
It means that the young man is very nice.
58. Cuchi how ready!
Expression used when someone says something interesting or surprising.
59. I like a taco
It means: 'I like you a lot'.
60. chuchurrio
It is interpreted as powerless or weak.
61. I'm pissed off
Indicates that someone is very cold.
62. What an enritation I have today
It is said when someone is angry.
63. Traganta
It is grabbing a person by the neck.
64. mask
It means slap or slap.
65. Let's see if it fits
It is used as an indicator to see if a plan works or if it is going wrong to apply it.
66. Have it all to retort
It's all very messy.
67. Cheat
Said of a person who cheats.
68. foh
It is an expression of apathy, dislike or negativity towards something.
69. you're sneaking
It means being well dressed and clean.
70. Burra
It refers to a lot of people in one place.
71. Stilt-footed
Affectionately said of someone who goes out or travels too often.
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72. Asura
It refers to an unpleasant person.
73. Blooming
It means fussy or irritable.
74. Jolillao
Word that means broken.
75. I'm going to give you what fell in the conqueror
It is said when someone has no intention of giving something.
76. ompare
It is another way of saying: 'compadre'.
77. Tasty and short prayer and visit
It means that you should not abuse other people's hospitality.
78. my cock hurts
It's a way of saying your head hurts.
79. I just want a mijilla, to prove it
Indicates something very small.
80. eyes are always young
It refers to an attraction to younger people.
81. gives me courage
It is used to say that something makes us angry or bothers us.
82. paddling
It is making fun of someone.
83. miajon
It is a breadcrumb.
84. She is a jartá of tired
Indicates that something is outrageous.
85. make a pot
It is going out to the countryside and meeting with friends or family where they make rice for lunch.
86. a jarta
It is used to describe something in large quantity, usually used for food.
87. Avenate
Word that means attack of madness.
88. Quillo, what are we doing tonight?
It means 'kid, what are we doing tonight?'
89. send to hell
It is said to tell a person to go somewhere else. In other regions of Spain the expression "send to hell" is used, in Andalusia they usually send you to hell.
90. The chair jiggles
It means that the chair moves a lot.
91. Being in the choco age
It is to be in the age of the turkey.
92. enritation
It translates as anger.
93. But what are you doing, pitcher soul!
Said of a very innocent person.
94. Chumina
It's silly or something unimportant.
95. I was fucking alive
Indicates being in a hurry.
96. Not even Dio understands this
Phrase used to say that something is incomprehensible.
97. morrillazo
It means colleague.
98. Garrulous
It is used to say that a person is stupid.
99. Go pesha to eat me dao
It means a lot of something.
100. Longer than a day without bread
Indicates that someone is very tall or a tedious journey is being made.
101. malage
It means that someone is not very nice.
102. You are a ghost
Indicates that a person is lying or tells lies all the time.
103. Lavin, how did you do it?
It is an expression that is very similar to Válgame Dios.
104. But what are you doing, pitcher soul!
It is a very curious way to get someone's attention.
105. Friar who asks for God, asks for two
It is said of that person who is a devout believer.
106. What is spoken is carried away by the wind, what is written remains as a seat
It indicates that the words are carried by the wind, it is better to put everything in writing.
107. farfollas
It is a way of referring to someone who is extremely careless.
108. be breaded
It is being clueless or not knowing anything.
109. Coscar
Indicates noticing something.
110. Galipuche
It is a watery drink.