Morir o Vivir

Can mean simply 'so-and-so' in neutral contexts, but when used with anger or contempt it becomes a sharp insult aimed at a woman, implying she is morally questionable. Tone depends entirely on delivery.

Mexican Spanish. A strong exclamation of surprise or frustration. 'La fregada' is a euphemistic intensifier rooted in 'fregar' (to screw over). Very common in Mexican colloquial speech.

In Mexican Spanish, 'jálenle' is a command meaning 'get on with it' or 'do it.' 'Jalar' has many meanings depending on context: to pull, to go, to work, to shoot. Very high-frequency verb in Mexican slang.

Common informal term for money in Spanish as used in the US, especially in communities with contact with Peninsular media. Not to be confused with food pasta.

Refers to low-level illicit or informal trade. 'Trapichear' is the verb form. Dismissive in tone, contrasted here with big-scale business operations.

A very common fixed expression used to signal the start of action. Not slang per se, but idiomatic and high-frequency in both formal and informal spoken Spanish.

Can mean irritated or distrustful depending on context. Related to 'mosca' (fly), the idea of being 'bugged.' Used to describe someone who is on edge or has picked up on something wrong.

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to rise like foam.' Used to describe someone or something that has grown in power or success very quickly.