Cubaaché
noun · Informal · ah-CHEH
Good fortune, blessing, the invisible charge that makes things go well for someone. Tener aché is to be lucky in a way that looks slightly supernatural.
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Cuba
Cuban Slang for Approval & Praise
6 Cuban slang terms for approval & praise, each with its meaning, how it is pronounced and an example of it in use.
Words for saying something is good, impressive or exactly right. Nearly every language builds a large vocabulary here, and the words turn over fast — yesterday’s compliment is this year’s cringe.
brutal
adjective · Informal · broo-TAHL
Brilliant, amazing, outstanding. The most common clean superlative in Cuban speech, and the one you can safely use in front of anyone.
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cheo
adjective · Informal · CHEH-oh
Tacky, naff, corny. Of clothes, music, a chat-up line or a party — anything that is trying to be stylish and failing.
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de pinga
adjective, phrase · Vulgar · deh PEENG-gah
Superb, outstanding. Está de pinga about a film, a meal or a party is high praise.
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Use with care
estar en talla
phrase, idiom · Informal · es-TAR en TAH-yah
To be on point: sharp, well turned out, in the know, up to the standard the situation demands.
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mango
noun, adjective · Informal · MAHN-goh
A very attractive person, male or female. Estar tremendo mango is the standard Cuban way of saying someone is gorgeous.
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