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Chilean Slang Explained

by Marco Fierro

A fun podcast to learn "Chilenismos" explained in English, recommended for upper-beginner Spanish students. If you got to Chile, after having studied Spanish for some time, but still have difficulty to grasp what Chileans say, this is the program is for you. Because, as you have realized already, they use lots of SLANG!!! This podcast will help you get to know some "Chilenismos" and that way you will be "un weón pulento" among your Chilean friends. Have fun!

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Episodes

  1. 🙉 Chilean Cola de Mono...Monkey tail?

    🙉 Cola de Mono? Monkey tail? Why are Chileans so mean to monkeys. 🎄 Don't be alarmed! This name has nothing to do with the animal. This is a popular Christmas drink made with aguardiente, sugar, coffee, milk, cloves and other ingredients and is served during Christmas. 🇨🇱 What is it like and...

  2. Penca...just a plant? 🌱

    Penca can be a good 😇 or bad word 😈 🇨🇱 In its good sense, it refers to a plant, but what about the bad one? And is it that bad? Well, you'll find in this new episode of "Chilean Slang Explained". Get updates about new episodes on social media 👇 Instagram:...

  3. Ñuñoino 🧔

    🇨🇱 Ñuñoino is a word that is used to describe someone who lives in the Ñuñoa, a comuna in Chile, but in recent years its gotten an additional meaning... 🤭 📱 Get updates about new episodes on social media 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chileanslangexplained/ Twitter:...

  4. Completo 🌭

    A "completo" is 🌭 a common food in Chile. It's basically a hot dog, but does it have the same ingredientes as in other countries? You will learn the ingredients that Chileans normally use for "completo italiano" and also you will have the opportunity to practice the uses of impersonal "se" in...

  5. ¡Conchasumadre! 🤬

    "Conchasumadre" is a very strong insult in Chile. The funny thing is that is composed of two words that in other contexts would be kind and sweet 🤣 Have you heard this word before? Well, let's find out more about its meaning in this episode. 📱 Get updates about new episodes on social media 👇...

  6. Cachureos 👓🥎💎🤿🏒

    Cachureos, what is the meaning of this word? A useful word when you have lots of stuff. Let's find about its meaning in the new episode of Chilean Slang Explained. 📚 Speak Chilean Spanish like a pro with the course "Chilean Spanish for Gringos" https://go.hotmart.com/S75443607P?dp=1 Get updates...

  7. Dar la PLR 🦵🍑

    "La PLR", that abbreviation sounds like an important word, just like UN or WWF… but what does PLR stand for? Is it an organization? Is it a city? Well, let’s find out in this new episode of Chilean Slang Explained. 📘 Speak Chilean Spanish like a pro with the course "Chilean Spanish for Gringos"…

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  8. Un manjar 🍷

    "Manjar" is word that in standard Spanish means "delicious food"... that's it, so why would I bother to create an episode about that? Well, Chileans use this word with some other different meanings, let's learn more about that in the first episode. 📱 Get updates about new episodes on social…

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  9. Trailer: Chilean Slang Explained

    What is Chilean Slang Explained? Here I explain what this podcast is all about. 🎧 Available on all major listening apps! 📱 Get updates about new episodes on social media 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chileanslangexplained/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChileanSlangExp 📺 Watch the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A fun podcast to learn "Chilenismos" explained in English, recommended for upper-beginner Spanish students.

If you got to Chile, after having studied Spanish for some time, but still have difficulty to grasp what Chileans say, this is the program is for you. Because, as you have realized already, they use lots of SLANG!!!

This podcast will help you get to know some "Chilenismos" and that way you will be "un weón pulento" among your Chilean friends. Have fun!

HOSTED BY

Marco Fierro

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How many episodes does Chilean Slang Explained have?

Chilean Slang Explained currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Chilean Slang Explained about?

A fun podcast to learn "Chilenismos" explained in English, recommended for upper-beginner Spanish students. If you got to Chile, after having studied Spanish for some time, but still have difficulty to grasp what Chileans say, this is the program is for you. Because, as you have realized already,...

How often does Chilean Slang Explained release new episodes?

Chilean Slang Explained has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Chilean Slang Explained?

Chilean Slang Explained is created and hosted by Marco Fierro.
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