🇵🇪 Peruvian Spanish slang cheat sheet

The 7 words locals actually use. Tap a word for the full story, or print this page and stick it on your fridge.

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WordSay itMeans
causaCOW-sahClose friend, buddy.
pataPAH-tahFriend, mate.
chelaCHEH-lahA beer.
pepehAn emphasis particle tacked onto the end of sentences.
jatoHAH-tohHouse, home, your place.
paltaPAHL-tahAvocado — but as slang, embarrassment.
chibolochee-BOH-lohKid, young person.

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