100 Examples of Localisms (from different countries)

Localisms

A localism or idiom is a word whose meaning belongs to a certain place or region in particular. The use of a certain localism indicates the origin of the speaker and provides information about him.

The localisms are designated according to the country. For example, the localisms that are used in Mexico are called Mexicanisms, which are used in Argentina Argentinisms, in Colombia, Colombianisms, etc.

The more recent localisms are used in principle in the spoken language and, over time, may become incorporated in the written language as well.

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Examples of informal localisms

ARGENTINA

1. Cheto: Person of high social class who boasts of her condition or social status.
2. Curro: Deception of an economic nature.
3. Changa: Informal or short-term work.
4. Laburo: Job.
5. Mine: Woman.
6. You: Your.

BRAZIL

1. Patricinha: Elegant woman, from her home (cared for by her parents), young and with high self-esteem.

CHILI

1. Cane: Discomfort produced by excess alcohol.
2. Carabineeror Paco: Policeman.
3. Reel: Party, event or fun.
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4. Pompadour: Go for drinks, go for drinks. Drink alcohol.
5. Cuico, cuica: Snobbish person who pretends to belong to a superior or high social class and flaunts this.
6. Culiao: Person to whom you have affection or sympathy. Although the term in other countries is more aggressive, here it is used as a positive qualifying adjective.
7. Flaite: Thief.
8. Fome: Person who tries to make others laugh without success.
9. Rubbers: Breasts or bust of the woman. It is also used in Argentina.
10. Huevón: Used to refer to any individual. This term and its concrete meaning is directly related to intonation.
11. Jote: Chilean drink prepared with cola drink and red wine.
12. Mine, My no: same meaning as in Argentina.
13. Peak: Penis
14. lousy: In love or suitor.
15. T-shirt: T-shirt, polo or shirt.
16. Polola, pololo: Boyfriend or girlfriend.
17. Pulent: Good in slum language.
18. Broken: Person who has bad habits and manners.
19. Weá: Nonsense or unimportant thing.

COLOMBIA

1. Fuck: Party, fun.
2. Fundillo: Butt, buttocks.

ECUADOR

1. Lock: Policeman.
2. Chira / chiro: Person who has no money.
3. Cholo: Person who has no education, no manners. It's a derogatory term
4. Of law: Affirmation: It sure will be!
5. Man: Man.
6. Mamerto: Fool.
7. Flute: Male member.
8. Of a: Immediately.
9. Garuar: Drizzle.
10. A lot: Kiss.
11. Trancazo: Very bad cold or flu.
12. Pluto / pluta: Drunk, drunk.
13. Peeled / peeled: Boyfriend or girlfriend.
14. Step: Have sex.
15. Corduroy: Good friend or colleague.
16. Tuco: Fat or thick person.

SPAIN

1. lousy: Kitchen assistant.
2. Douchebag: Fool.
3. Balls: Testicles.
4. Voucher: It's okay.
5. Curro: Job.

MEXICO

1. Cholo: People who live on the outskirts of Mexico City. The term is similar to Chicano.
2. Fuck: In Chiapas it means to annoy another person. Fight.
3. Strawberry: Person of high social class who gets everything he wants with money.
4. Joto: Sissy or homosexual.
5. Popcorn: A derogatory way to refer to a person due to his low educational level.
6. Nachas: Buttocks.
7. Asshole / asshole: Silly (it is one of the worst offenses).
8. lousy: Adjective used to devalue a person or object.
9. Culero: A person who acts cunningly to harm others.

PERU

1. Bitute: Lunch or dinner.
2. Catch: Have sex.
3. Cause: Friend.
4. Chibolo: Baby.
5. Smoothness: Tell bad words.
6. Make time: To wander.
7. Tabas or grave hills: Shoes.
8. Jerma, rib: In love or girlfriend.
9. Jamear or papear: Eat.
10. Jatar: To sleep.
11. Paddle: Being ashamed of something
12. Be up to the roe: Ugly looking person.
13. Chelera wadding: Belly or belly.
14. Scream: Cry.
15. To signature: Swear.
16. Whistle, scrub: Complain.
17. Cranium: Think.
18. Elope or take off: To leave a place.
19. Shit something: Ruin something.
20. Toad: Curious person
21. Skull or chánchon: Studious person.
22. Rat: Obnoxious person
23. Have legs: Having friends you can count on.
24. Pituco: Rich.
25. Double edge: Bisexual person.
26. Missionary: No have money.
27. Cocho or key: Elderly or old person.
28. Flat: Short, short.
29. Player: Man who has many girlfriends.
30. Guachafo or chuzco: Person in bad taste.
31. Sobon: Person who greatly appreciates another.
32. Great: Well.
33. Jaladita: Ask someone to drive you in a vehicle.

UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN

1. Cookie: Biscuit (biscuit)
2. Movie: Film
3. Truck: Lorry (truck)
4. Candy: Sweet (sweet, candy)

Examples of formal localisms

The following localisms are used in Latin America:

1. Computer: Computer or computer
2. Car: Auto or automobile.
3. Mobile: Mobile.
4. Juice: Juice.
5. Islet: It fell.
6. Banana: Cambur, banana, banana, banana.

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