JERGA BORICUA (EDICIÓN ESPECIAL)

EMBUSTE

• A truth or fact

• A lie or deception, used to call out something false.

• A type of agreement

• A form of communication

CHAVOS

• Cash / Money: Money, referring to cash in general.

• A type of food commonly eaten in Mexico.

• A popular dance style in Latin America.

• A traditional clothing item worn in Spain.

JEVA

• Girlfriend or girl, used informally to refer to women.

• A type of traditional dance.

• A popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine.

• A term for a male friend.

ACHO

• Hey / Wow: Informal greeting or exclamation of surprise, like saying 'hey' or 'wow!'

• A formal way to greet someone in a business setting.

• A type of traditional dance from South America.

• A common phrase used to express disappointment.

CHOTA

• A type of fruit

• A person who gossips or snitches

• A traditional dance

• A popular dish

BIRRAS

• A colloquial term for beers (plural), used in casual settings.

• A type of cocktail made with rum and fruit juice.

• A brand of wine popular in Europe.

• A traditional dish made with rice and beans.

BROKI

• Close friend, like 'brother' or 'buddy.'

• A type of food or dish.

• A greeting used among friends.

• A term for a formal relationship.

JÍBARO

• Countryman / Rural person

• Urban dweller

• City resident

• Suburbanite

PANA

• Friend / Buddy: Close friend, one of the most common terms for a friend.

• Acquaintance: A person one knows slightly.

• Stranger: A person whom one does not know.

• Companion: A person who accompanies or is associated with another.

PERREO, PERREAR

• A style of ballet dancing

• A type of salsa dance

• Twerking / Dancing reggaeton: Sensual dance

• A traditional folk dance from Spain