🇵🇷 Puerto Rican Spanish Slang

15 words people in Puerto Rico actually use — with what they mean, how to say them, and which ones will get you in trouble.

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wepa An all-purpose shout of joy or approval.
brutal Amazing, incredible — a compliment, not a criticism.
corillo Your crew, your group of friends.
chavos Money.
janguear To hang out.
perreo The reggaeton dance — close, hip-driven grinding.
bregar To deal with something — to handle it, or to work it out.
revolú A mess, chaos, commotion.
pichear To ignore someone — to leave them on read.
al garete Out of control — adrift, with nobody steering.
mamey Something really easy — a breeze.
zafacón A trash can.
acho / chacho Man / dude — a filler that opens a sentence.
jíbaro A mountain farmer — and a symbol of Puerto Rican identity. Loaded — use with care
bichote A big shot — specifically a drug boss. Loaded — use with care

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