Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Guatemalan-Slang
In Guatemala we speak Spanish as our first language. Here are very common expressions:
Ala gran
it's very used when you are surprised of something or also if you are angry... like "ala gran" (something like "what the heck")
¡A la gran puchica! (¡a la gran!)
expresses shock.
- ¡A la gran puchica! es increíble. – Oh my God, it’s amazing!
A tuto
is the same as saying: to bring something back-loaded.
- La mama lleva a tuto a su bebe
The mother carries her baby on her back.
Amishar
being shy or embarrassed.
Boca/Boquitas
snacks / appetizer
- En la fiesta hubo muchas bocas para comer
At the party there were many snacks to eat.
Bolo
A drunk man.
- Este hombre está muy bolo
This man is very drunk.
Calidad
means quality... but we refer to something that is awesome... you will saysomething like "ala gran, que calidad... will will be slike"woe... thats pretty cool".
Dejar en el arranque
being let down
chambonada
This literally means “a big job,” but refers to a person who does poor quality work.
- Esa carretera es una chambonada.
That house is a botched job.
hacer la campaña
to do someone a favor.
- ¿No podés ir a la tienda para comprarme algo? ¡hacéme la campaña!
Could you please go to the store and buy me something? Please! Do me the favor!
papa pelada
It’s a metaphor for a “life of ease.”
- Mucha gente quiere la papa pelada.
Many people want everything handed to them on a plate.
tener galleta
to be physically strong.