110 Peruvian words and expressions (with their meaning)
Peru is a country with great cultural diversity, so its inhabitants have a very particular way of speaking Spanish; this includes terms that are responsible for those who are part of Peruvian society being known throughout Latin America.
Many of these words were born from the beginning in the jargon and popular language of Peruvians, which is characterized by the change in the order of the syllables that make up a word. In this sense, here you will find a summary of the most important Peruvian words and expressions and in regular use.
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The most characteristic Peruvian words and expressions of this South American country
To learn a little about the culture of Peru through the people who live there, we bring below several Peruvian words and expressions with their meaning explained.
1. close the beak
Expression that means to shut up or remain silent.
2. Roast
It refers to someone who has a lot of anger.
3. Nancy that Bertha
It's a very funny way of saying: 'nothing to see'.
4. hallucinate
It is a very popular phrase when telling an incredible story.
5. just no more
It refers to say that something is near, without specifying the direction.
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6. Blonde
Word used to refer to a beer. This is due to its color.
7. Carrot
A person is told that he is very innocent or naive.
8. What is your cau cau?
Expression that means 'What is your problem?'.
9. Being a Coke
It is said to express that a person is crazy.
10. what lentil
It is used to say that a person is slow.
11. Broder
Peruvian word that means friend. It comes from the English 'brother'.
12. head and stick
It denotes that someone is a scoundrel and acts without any remorse, even if he criticizes the bad actions of others.
13. Jam
It refers to eating.
14. Hey!
It is an expression that is said to attract the attention of a person.
15. Achacau
Indicates pain, when someone is suddenly hurt, it is a natural expression of Peruvians.
16. what papaya
It is an expression to refer to something that is very simple or easy to do.
17. throw the pear
Indicates that a student is absent from class without a valid reason.
18. Paw
Indicates a very trustworthy friend who is very close.
19. Throw a cane in the air
It is when one member of the couple is being unfaithful.
20. Alalaw
It is widely used to say that it is very cold.
21. Kekes
Popular word that means cakes or pastries.
22. Mountain sickness
This is what Peruvians call the phenomenon known as altitude sickness.
23. they gave you for the little one
Expression used when someone is upset.
24. It hits me on the skewer
It is used when something is not to the liking or does not interest.
25. what a straw!
Phrase used when a person is happy or excited about the situation that is happening.
26. Put flower or flower
It is when the truth is distorted to convince a person.
27. the clown died
It is used to say that a long situation is over.
28. give ball
It indicates that a person shows interest in someone else who also feels the same way.
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29. be on mission impossible
Expression used when someone is broke and does not know how to make ends meet.
30. How about leather?
It means that a person stands out for her attractiveness. A way to flatter a person's appearance.
31. as court
Expression meaning abundance.
32. mariachi
It humorously refers to the husband or spouse.
33. It's egg
It is used to refer to something that is easy to do.
34. You do not be frog
It is a way of scolding someone who butts into every conversation.
35. turn around
It is a reference to 'cheating', that is, when someone is unfaithful to her partner.
36. not michi
This is a phrase that is used when there is nothing to eat in the house.
37. he is a milkman
It means that a person has good luck.
38. Right now
She means: immediately, right now, in a few hours, tomorrow or in a week. So you have to first know the context in which it is used to know its exact meaning.
39. Bus
That's what you call a mini van.
40. make time
Expression that means hanging out or making time.
41. Your bitches are barking
Very funny phrase that means that the feet have a bad smell.
42. what good yucas
Metaphor indicating that a person's legs are beautiful or strong.
43. What avocado!
Indicates that something is embarrassing or to show sorrow for an action performed.
44. Pineapple, well
It is said when a person shares his sorrows with another that he regrets hearing that misfortune.
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45. PM's
It is an expression that indicates something positive.
46. Chicken
Person who has little stamina with alcohol.
47. Work
It's a way of calling work.
48. be in cotton
Expression that is said when a person is very attractive and physically attracts us.
49. There were only four cats
When there are only a few people in a place.
50. What yucca!
Expression used when something is difficult.
51. you have no street
It indicates that a person lacks experience and more practice.
52. hit the miter
It is used when someone hits their head.
53. cool place
Name given to any place to go drinking.
54. It's a pumpkin
He is a person of little intelligence.
55. Cause
So it is said to a close or intimate friend.
56. make a pig
It is used to refer to collecting money in a meeting between friends or family.
57. Rib
A very peculiar and strange way of referring to a girlfriend.
58. skinny or skinny
Another flashy way to call a boyfriend and girlfriend.
59. pitri mitri
Indicates something amazing.
60. Huachiman
He's a private security guard. It's a version of 'Watchman'.
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61. they left me mission
Expression that means that we have run out of money.
62. speak cause
It is a very peculiar way to start a conversation between friends.
63. Jato
It means home, but also falling asleep.
64. tombo
It's another way of telling the police.
65. Faucet
This is what gasoline is called.
66. Canyon
Term to say that a person is of strong character.
67. we put a bomb
Indicates that you are going to drink alcohol in large quantities.
68. Luca
It is a word that is used to designate the sun that is the national currency of Peru.
69. There we glasses
It is a colloquial way of saying: 'see you there'.
70. pisco
It is a Peruvian brandy based on grapes.
71. to the cloth
It means that he wears his best outfits.
72. Baccan
Word that indicates that something is great.
73. have simple
Expression used to say that you have cash.
74. Nickname
Word that means, 'accent'.
75. Spoil
It is spoiling something or spoiling something.
76. Calateo
It is used to say that a person is going to undress.
77. viscacha
It is a kind of rabbit with a squirrel tail.
78. Right now
Expression that means shortly.
79. Please
It is a variant to say please.
80. Whoops!
Phrase that means then.
81. be thick
It's having an unbearable attitude.
82. Nougat
It tells someone who has bad breath or a strong smell of alcohol.
83. bin
That's what the trash can is called.
84. what a straw
It is used to say that someone is happy about something that has happened.
85. beer
With this name the beer is known in Peru.
86. coconuts
It can refer to dollars or a well marked abdomen.
87. be horny
It is said when a person wants to have sex with someone.
88. combo
It is synonymous with punch or blow.
89. input
Term used to refer to the ingredients of a dish.
90. Bitute
Expression that is said to lunch.
91. Let's see a pichanga
It's an invitation to go watch football.
92. Smoothness
It is a synonym of rudeness.
93. nice guy
A way to tell men to think they are attractive
94. this is a joke
Indicates that something is a joke.
95. Bribery
Word used to designate a bribe.
96. grab sweet potato
It means to get attached to someone.
97. cachaco
Way to tell a military man.
98. to be chihuan
It is a reference to say that you do not have money.
99. what rock
It means that something embarrassing has happened.
100. Pituco
It refers to a person with money.
101. Fritter
He is a nice man.
102. Chibolos
A way to refer to children
103. It's a can
It means that it is a very long way or it is very far.
104. Key
It is a way of saying knife or weapon
105. homemade
This is how sellers are known.
106. Mancao
It is a person who has died.
107. Lorna
Word that designates a stupid person.
108. great leather
It is to point out a very attractive woman.
109. Tramp
It is someone who is characterized by being spoilsports or unpleasant.
110. little canchitas
It's a very funny word to say to popcorn.
Due to its multi-ethnic character, the Peruvian nation presents a great variety of idiomatic expressions that reflect its distinctiveness, as well as its culture.