Roma

Affectionate or reproachful depending on tone. Between close friends or family it softens into gentle scolding; said coldly it becomes dismissive. Masculine form is 'menso'.

Diminutive of 'mano/mana' (from 'hermano/hermana'). Used between women who are close friends, sisters, or colleagues. Signals warmth and intimacy.

Common mild insult among children and siblings. The sting is light; it reads more like 'numskull' or 'thickhead' than a serious slur.

Very natural in everyday speech when asking someone for a ride in their car. Equivalent to asking for 'un ride' or 'que te lleven'.

Derived from 'madre' used as a violent intensifier. 'Me madreaban' means 'they used to beat me up'. Very graphic; signals physical violence.

Refers specifically to inhaling solvents or industrial chemicals as a cheap intoxicant, associated with severe poverty and street life. Not to be confused with chemotherapy.

One of the most versatile and frequent strong insults. Between very close male friends it can be affectionate; directed at someone with contempt it is genuinely offensive. Context and intonation determine the force completely.