Each country has its own way of speaking that differs from other places even when the same language is spoken, and this is also the case of the Chilean dialect, which has expressions and phrases that are very common for the inhabitants of this nation, but that for the tourists are difficult to understand.
Chilean Spanish includes a series of idioms that are only understandable to its inhabitants, and are often popular terms in other nations but that may have another meaning in this Andean country.
If you are interested in knowing more about the particularities of the way Chileans speak, keep reading; here we will a review of the Chilean words and expressions most characteristic of the country
Words and expressions from Chile characteristic of the country (explained)
This is a series of very popular words and expressions in Chile that will help you learn a little more about the vocabulary and popular language of its inhabitants.
1. Make dead dog
It refers to when someone leaves a restaurant or any other business without paying.
2. Just in case
It is said about something that is done preventively. Or warn someone to be careful.
3. Glass roast
This expression is an invitation to drink and eat cheap meat.
4. Stretch the gum
It is used when you want to extend a situation or conversation
5. Take out the roll
It is said like this when you want to know or evaluate someone. To not have doubts about their actions or behavior.
6. Leather kite
This is what you say to a person who never invites. That is, a person who is stingy.
7. Tupirse
It refers to getting confused or complicated with something.
8. Drinkable
It is a kind of compliment and recognition towards a person with very good appearance.
9. Pichintún
It is said to a minimum portion of something, that even you show a little disappointment about it
10. Shoot up
It is an expression that is used to encourage a person.
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11. Papaya
It is a word used to indicate that something is very easy. ‘As easy as a papaya’.
12. Green old man
It is said of an older man who dates much younger women.
13. Believe death
Phrase that denotes a person who is egocentric or who feels proud of something.
14. Take out pike
Indicates provocation of jealousy or envy. That is, when someone purposely acts recklessly to generate jealousy.
15. Lucretia
It is a way of saying 1,000 Chilean pesos.
16. Snout
Person who does not know how to keep a secret and divulges it. An unreliable person.
17. Pompadour
This is what we call an alcoholic beverage or a drink.
18. Throw the churrines or calzones at him
It is to conquer someone, more specifically when you are in the stage.
19. Maccabeus
How to tell a man that he is subject to the whims of a woman.
20. Tell the time
It means being in a place wasting time, which is a form of complaining.
21. Send yourself a condoro
It is used to say that a serious mistake was made.
22. Master joke
It refers to a person who is an expert in everything he does, but without experience or studies in the area
23. Lacho
It refers to a womanizing man.
24. Pololear
It is being engaged or in a romantic relationship that is a little more formal.
25. Being blamed
Expression that denotes anguish or sadness.
26. Go on the swing
It means to make fun of someone, even if it is not in a joking tone.
27. Mino or mine
He is a very attractive person. Although it can also be a way of referring to a young person.
28. He’s hairy
It is used to say that a situation is difficult to face or solve.
29. Kick
It is used to indicate that a relationship has ended.
30. Talking fish heads
It means talking nonsense things that no one wants to hear.
31. Make it short
Shortening a procedure or summarizing a very long story also means taking little time.
32. Hair
It is a malicious comment or gossip.
33. Machete
It refers to asking for money on the street.
34. Turn off the TV
Being unconscious from drinking so much.
35. Pinch the grapes
Indicates the intention to take away another person’s boyfriend or girlfriend.
36. Step on the stick
Expression that indicates getting married.
37. Graduate
Student who completed university studies, but is not qualified.
38. Partner
It is a word that is synonymous with compadre or friend.
39. Have a great time
It means having fun or having a good time.
40. Have the smell of gladioli
Indicates that a person is about to die.
41. Picá or Picada
It is a place where things are cheap and of good quality.
42. Not even being there
It denotes that it is not interesting or does not matter.
43. Crease
It is not doing something out of fear or nervousness.
44. Valer mushroom
It means that something is not worth it.
45. Underpants
It refers to women’s underwear.
46. ​​Cast the seal
It is confronting or reprimanding someone for a wrong action or attitude.
47. Sharp
indicates that someone is skillful, resourceful or quick to react
48. We don’t bump into each other
We do not coincide, we do not meet.
49. Pajarón or pajarona
He is a clueless or ruthless person.
50. Taco
Word that refers to traffic, traffic jam or jam.
51. Underpants
It is called men’s underwear.
52. I’m scared
It is used to say that I want or like something.
53. Yes, poh
It’s a way of saying: ‘yes, well’.
54. Rubber
It refers to a person who does errands or favors out of obligation.
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55. Go for a ride
Expression used to say that one is going to party.
56. Casino
Synonym of public dining room.
57. Limpet
It’s someone who is with another person all the time.
58. Give juice
Indicates saying or doing things that make no sense.
59. More turned on than a janitor’s TV
It is having a lot of energy.
60. Capo
It is said to an intelligent or brilliant person.
61. Above the ball
It is when you are drunk or intoxicated.
62. Paste pencil
Expression used to say pen.
63. The hand that squeezes
It is a controlling couple.
64. Be tight
Being little detached or He doesn’t like to share his things
65. Subway
It’s the underground train.
66. Saw the floor
Indicates taking someone’s job.
67. Talking underpants off
It is conversing with precision and frankness.
68. Slit face
It is a signal to people who have no shame.
69. Light with blood
It is said when a person is nice, pleasant or someone who likes you quickly.
70. Cow
It is called someone who is inconsiderate or takes advantage of others.
71. Stay slit
It is being very drunk or drunk.
72. Going deep or deep
It is philosophizing or meditating deeply on the moments of life.
73. Fishing
Reference about listening to someone.
74. Getting the baby wet
It is to dare or say something daring.
75. Rich-rich
It refers to a charismatic and attractive person.
76. To lick your mustaches
It is said when a food is delicious.
77. Hesitate
It is a synonym for joking to have a good time with friends.
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78. Squeeze cheek
A reference for running fast.
79. Read
Indicates teasing.
80. Be with the cane
It means having a hangover.
81. On foot
Indicates that you have to walk.
82. Being grabbed
It is being brave, daring or daring.
83. Walk
Maintain a loving relationship without commitment or for a short time.
84. Bundle
Lying or seducing someone by lying.
85. Expensive
It is used to indicate that something has a very high price.
86. Chicote the snails
Performing a task very quickly also indicates rushing.
87. Funado or funa’o
It indicates being finished or full of problems.
88. Being in Canada or Canada
It indicates that a person is in jail.
89. Do the cow
It is making a collection or raising money.
90. More sewn than a buttercup
Another reference for a person who is very drunk.
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91. Pink fact
It is very curious news.
92. Pig brand
Is used to say that a product is of very poor quality it is a copy or it is from an unknown brand.
93. The eleven
Refers to snack
94. Be smart
It is being witty, witty or quick to react.
95. Nagging
Something that causes laziness, reluctance or laziness.
96. Paco
A curious way to call the police.
97. You dropped your license
It indicates revealing the age with a fact of public knowledge that happened a long time ago.
98. Cachetón
He is a vain person.
99. Gaucha
It’s asking a favor.
100. Shake hands with a cat or a tiger
It is grooming or grooming.
101. Rooster
It is used to say man, guy or guy.
102. After the hit
A reference to leaving work.
103. Facho or Facha
He is a fascist person or with ultra-nationalist tendencies.
104. Cachai?
A synonym for: ‘do you understand?’.
105. Crest
Denotes pain, anger or worry.
106. Being duck
No have money.
107. Avocado sandwich
A person is told that tells everything and doesn’t keep secrets
108. Bag
It is asking for something.
109. Cuma
He is a person associated with the lower class and with bad manners.
110. Being a toad
Being a busybody who likes to talk about others, telling their private things.
Chileans have a very popular language to speak that can be difficult to understand.
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