Learning the language is always my goal when I'm traveling. Even if it is just a few words. Here in Ecuador, I actually came to learn Spanish. And I did. Más o menos :P
But then there is still the local slang. The more you hang out with people from the island, the more you will hear it.
I am no language expert and it's also not only island specific, but those are some things I heard around the Galapagos. Have fun with it!
Buenas Your to go greeting if you don't know the time and the fitting salutation
Chévre /Que Chévre Cool! How cool!
De ley Right/ You're right
¡Qué bestia! Basically Wow, literally what a biest
Chuchaki From Quichua meaning hangover or feeling hungover
Ve se/sa man Wow...heard that around the pool table often, when someone made a miraculous shot
But then there is still the local slang. The more you hang out with people from the island, the more you will hear it.
I am no language expert and it's also not only island specific, but those are some things I heard around the Galapagos. Have fun with it!
Buenas Your to go greeting if you don't know the time and the fitting salutation
Chévre /Que Chévre Cool! How cool!
De ley Right/ You're right
¡Qué bestia! Basically Wow, literally what a biest
Chuchaki From Quichua meaning hangover or feeling hungover
Ve se/sa man Wow...heard that around the pool table often, when someone made a miraculous shot
Es muy rico For good food. People will love you
Mono Coastal people, sometimes mean
Serrano the Highlanders or Mountain people
Suca / Sucita White girl with whitish blonde hair
Colorada Blonde, blue eyed & tanned girl
Ya saaabe You know maaaan!
¿Mande? You will here this one all the time .
"Come again? This one has a negative historical context rooted in the times of Spanish conquerors, as it was the proper way for a subject to address their ruler. Mande is the polite “you” form of mandar (to command). Basically, you’re politely asking, “What do you want me to do?” or “What do you command me to do?” It’s considered to be polite, so you may use this as you please in Ecuador with whoever you’re addressing. "(from fluentu.com)
Carajo! DamnSerrano the Highlanders or Mountain people
Suca / Sucita White girl with whitish blonde hair
Colorada Blonde, blue eyed & tanned girl
Ya saaabe You know maaaan!
¿Mande? You will here this one all the time .
Achachai — Cold. Say “¡Achachai!” when you’re chilly and shivering.
Arrarrai — Hot. Say “¡Arrarrai!” with strongly rolled rr sounds when you burn yourself.
Atatai Eww!
Canguil Popcorn...by the way, they put it in soup
