Madrid Slang — Castilian Spanish Guide

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38 Guides in Madrid Slang

How to say 'Annoying' Adjective usage
Pesado/a
How to say 'Cool' Adjective usage
Guay
How to say 'Dude' Noun usage
Tío/a
How to say 'Expensive' Idiomatic expression
Vale un riñón
How to say 'Friend' Noun usage
Colega
How to say 'It is boring' Idiomatic expression
Es un coñazo
How to say 'It is great' Verb phrase
Mola mazo
How to say 'Lazy' Adjective (Slang)
Perro
How to say 'Lazy' Adjective usage
Perro
How to say 'No way' Idiomatic expression
Ni de coña
How to say 'Party' Noun usage
Garito
How to say 'Really/Very' Adverbial usage
Fijo
How to say 'To annoy' Verb phrase
Dar la chapa
How to say 'Exhausted' Idiomatic expression
Hecho polvo
How to say 'To cheat' Verb phrase
Dar el pego
How to say 'To fail' Verb usage
Palmar
How to say 'To fail' Verb (Slang)
Palmar
How to say 'To Like' Verb usage
Molar
How to say 'To party hard' Verb phrase
Liarla parda
How to say 'To stroll' Noun (Social)
Postureo
How to say 'To work' Verb usage
Currar
How to say 'Very Tired' Idiomatic expression
Hecho polvo
How to say 'Work' (Job) Nouns (Colloquial)
El curro
What does 'Chungo' mean? Adjective usage
Chungo
What does 'Currar' mean? Verb usage
Currar
What does 'Cutre' mean? Adjective usage
Cutre
What does 'Flipar' mean? Verb (Idiomatic)
Flipar
What does 'Liarla' mean? Verb (Idiomatic)
Liarla
What does 'Mazo' mean? Adverbial intensifier
Mazo
What does 'Mazo' mean? Adverbial intensifier
Mazo
What does 'Pijo' mean? Adjective/Noun
Pijo/a
What is a 'Caña'? Noun (Tapas culture)
Caña
What is a 'Chupa'? Noun (Clothing)
Chupa
What is a 'Chupa'? Noun (Clothing)
Chupa
What is a 'Garito'? Noun (Nightlife)
Garito
What is a 'Guiri'? Social descriptor
Guiri
What is 'Postureo'? Noun (Sociocultural)
Postureo
What does 'Pijo' mean? Social descriptor
Pijo/a
Welcome to the vibrant world of Madrid slang! If you’re serious about speaking Castilian Spanish like a true madrileño, mastering these local expressions is an absolute game-changer. Beyond textbook phrases, Madrid’s unique slang, or jerga, is the secret ingredient to truly connecting with locals, whether you’re grabbing una caña in La Latina or navigating the bustling Gran Vía. Understanding when something mola or if someone is majo will transform your conversations from basic to genuinely authentic. This category, with its 38 detailed guides, dives deep into the colorful language that defines the city's pulse. Get ready to sound less like a tourist and more like a local. Explore the guides below and start speaking Spanish the Madrid way – ¡a tope!

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