Alphabetical Index
Explore all 101 words in the dictionary
A 5 words
A huevo
Versatile expression that affirms strongly or shows enthusiasm, admiration, or approval; depending on tone it can also imply obligation.
Aguadar
To water down a liquid; to dilute or weaken.
Ahuevarse
To get lazy, to become unmotivated or unwilling to do something
Aló
Hello (used when answering the phone)
Apachar
To press a button or apply pressure to an object to reduce its size or deform it.
B 6 words
Bagre
Ugly or of poor quality; derogatory term to refer to something or someone unattractive
Bara
Money, cash
Bien clavado
Deeply in love or infatuated with someone
Bochinche
Gossip, rumors, or a messy situation
Bolo
Drunk or intoxicated person
Burra
Old or poorly maintained bus, often used for public transportation.
C 37 words
Cabal
Exactly right, perfect, or correct
Cachar
To catch or grab something
Cachito
A small piece or bit of something, often used affectionately.
Caite
Traditional-style comfortable sandal.
Camioneta
Public urban or interurban bus in Guatemala. Commonly known as a "chicken bus" in English.
Canche
Blonde or light-haired person
Caquero
A person who thinks they're sophisticated and only likes expensive things. Conceited.
Casacas
Lies or falsehoods.
Cerote
Vulgar term for a person; can be used offensively or affectionately among friends
Chafa
Low quality, fake, or poorly made
Chamba
Work, job, or hustle.
Chambón
Clumsy or inept person in a particular activity or job.
Chamusca
Soccer game or match played informally, often in the streets or open areas.
Chance
Work, job, or hustle.
Chancla
Flip-flop or sandal
Chapín
A person from Guatemala; Guatemalan
Chilazo
Soon, quickly, immediately. Used with the article 'al', as in 'al chilazo'.
Chilero
Cool, awesome, great, excellent
Chiribisco
Thin branches for cooking or as fuel, especially in rural areas.
Chish
Used to indicate something dirty or nauseating.
Chispudo
Smart, clever, or intelligent
Chivas
Your things; personal belongings.
Chompipe
Turkey (the bird)
Chongo
Hair bun or curl.
Chonte
Police officer (sometimes derogatory)
Chotear
To watch someone or something with your eyes.
Chucho
Dog or mutt
Chulo
Handsome, pretty, or attractive; pleasing to look at.
Chupete
Pacifier or lollipop
Clavo
Problem, issue, or being in love with someone
Coche
Pig
Codo
Stingy or cheap person
Colocho
Curly hair or curly-haired person
Convivio
Social gathering, party, or get-together
Cuenterete
Word used to name something whose exact name is unknown or simply not remembered at the moment one wants to say it.
Cuerudo
Said of a person who withstands criticism; shameless.
Cusha
Moonshine or homemade liquor
D 1 word
F 2 words
G 3 words
H 2 words
J 2 words
M 4 words
N 2 words
O 1 word
P 18 words
Pacha
Baby bottle
Pache
Guatemalan traditional dish similar to a tamale, but made with potato dough. It can also refer to a person of short stature.
Pachón
A colloquial term used to refer to a reusable water bottle or canteen. It is a commonly used word in Guatemala, especially for plastic or metal containers used to carry water or other beverages to the gym, school, or work.
Paja
Lie or nonsense
Pajero
Liar or person who talks nonsense
Papalina
Typical Guatemalan french fries, usually served with ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. They are generally sold as street food. They are also known as "cart fries."
Parar bola
To pay attention to someone or something
Parqueo
Parking lot or parking space
Patojo
Kid, child, young person. It can be used in masculine (patojo) or feminine (patoja) forms.
Pelar
To leave, go away, or die. It can also refer to criticize or speak ill of someone behind their back.
Pichel
Pitcher or container for liquids
Pisado
Unlucky or having bad luck. It is also used as a colloquial insult, depending on the context.
Pisto
Money, cash
Plata
Money or cash
Ponerse las pilas
To get your act together, to be alert, or to pay attention
Primero Dios
God willing; expression used to wish that something will happen or come true.
Puchica
Mild expletive expressing surprise, frustration, or amazement
Puchis
Expression of surprise or astonishment, similar to púchica but with a more casual or colloquial tone.
Q 1 word
R 2 words
S 8 words
Seco
A colloquial term used as a nickname or adjective to describe a person who is very thin or skinny.
Sencillo
Coins or change; small denominations of money.
Sho
It is a very common interjection used to ask for silence, to get someone's attention, or as an informal way of saying "hey," "be quiet," or "look."
Shola
Head; the upper part of the human body.
Sholco
Toothless; a person or animal that has lost their teeth.
Shuco
Dirty or filthy, also a popular hot sandwich in Guatemala made with bread, grilled meat or sausage, shredded cabbage, and various spicy sauces.
Shute
Nosy, meddlesome, or interfering person
Somatar
To beat up or hit someone