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 slang 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.
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, below we bring several Peruvian words and expressions with their meaning explained.
It refers in a funny way to the husband or husband.
33. It’s eggy
It is used to mean that something is easy to do.
34. Don’t be a toad
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 their partner.
36. Not even michi
This is a phrase used when there is nothing to eat in the house.
37. He is a milkman
It means that a person has good luck.
38. At the touch
It 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. Combi
That’s what you call a mini van.
40. Hang out
Expression that means hanging out or making time.
41. Your bitches are barking
Very funny phrase that means that your feet have a bad smell.
42. What good yuccas
Metaphor that indicates that a person’s legs are beautiful or strong.
43. What an avocado!
Indicates that something is shameful or to show shame for an action performed.
44. Pineapple, well
It is said when a person shares his sorrows with another who regrets hearing that misfortune.
45. From the PM
It is an expression that indicates something positive.
46. Chicken
Person who has little endurance with alcohol.
47. Chamba
It’s a way to call work.
48. Being in cotton
Expression that is said when a person is very attractive and attracts us physically.
49. There were only four cats
When there are only a few people in a place.
50. What a yucca!
Expression used when something is difficult.
51. You don’t have a street
It indicates that a person lacks experience and more practice.
52. Hit the miter
It is used when someone hits their head.
53. Chupistic place
Name given to any place to go to drink.
54. It’s a pumpkin
He is a person of little intelligence.
55. Cause
This is what you say to a close or intimate friend.
56. Make a pig
It is used to refer to collecting money at a meeting between friends or family.
57. Rib
A very peculiar and strange way of referring to a girlfriend.
58. Skinny or skinny
Another striking way to call a boyfriend and girlfriend.
59. Pitri mitri
Indicates something amazing.
60. Huachiman
He is a private security guard. He is a version of ‘Watch man’.
61. They left me alone
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. Tap
That’s what gasoline is called.
66. Cannon
Term to say that a person has a strong character.
67. We get a bomb
Indicates that you are going to drink alcohol in large quantities.
68. Lucas
It is a word used to designate the sun, which is the national currency of Peru.
69. There we are glassed
It is a colloquial way of saying: ‘see you there’.
It is used to say that a person is going to undress.
77. Vizcacha
It is a type of rabbit with a squirrel tail.
78. At the touch
Expression that means soon.
79. Please
It is a variant of saying please.
80. Pe!
Phrase that means well.
81. Be thick
It is having an unbearable attitude.
82. Nougat
It tells someone who has bad breath or a strong smell of alcohol.
83. Cross
That’s what they call the trash can.
84. What a straw
It is used to say that someone is happy about something that happened.
85. Chela
Beer is known by this name in Peru.
86. Coconuts
It can refer to dollars or a well-marked abdomen.
87. Being horny
It is said when a person wants to have relations 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 at lunch.
91. Let’s go see a pichanga
It is an invitation to go watch football.
92. Smoothness
It is a synonym for rudeness.
93. Good guy
A way to tell men that you think you are attractive
94. This is a joke
Indicates that something is a joke.
95. Bribe
Word used to designate a bribe.
96. Grab sweet potato
It means getting attached to someone.
97. Cachaco
Way to tell a soldier.
98. Being chihuan
It is a reference to say that you do not have money.
99. What a Roche
It means that something embarrassing has happened.
100. Pituco
It refers to a person with money.
101. Churro
He is a nice man.
102. Chibolos
A way to refer to children
103. It’s a pain
It means that it is a very long road or it is very far away.
104. Cotter pin
It is a way of saying knife or weapon
105. Homemade
This is how saleswomen are known.
106. Mancao
It is a person who has died.
107. Lorna
Word that designates a stupid person.
108. Cuerazo
It is to point out a very attractive woman.
109. Stunning
It is someone who is characterized by being a party pooper or unpleasant.
110. Canchitas
That’s a really funny word to say to popcorn.
Due to its multiethnic character, the Peruvian nation presents a wide variety of idiomatic expressions that reflect its distinctiveness, as well as its culture.
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