Miami Gringa Spanish

I have been in Miami about seven and a half years and I have yet to learn Spanish, which is kind of embarrassing and is a problem in many situations. However, I have learned some key phrases/words that they probably don't teach in high school Spanish or on Learn Spanish in Your Car CDs. Most people probably visit Miami at least once in their lifetime, so I am going to share this wealth of knowledge on the internet (lucky you).

Rubio: blondie

Timbiriche: hole in the wall, dive, small out of the way eating establishment

Mucho trabajo poco dinero: lots of work, no money

Como estas: how are you? (ok, that one you probably learned in high school)

Muy cansada: very tired (my response to how are you?)

Chonga: low class/trashy girl

Chusma: low class/trashy girl (obviously there must be a few down here)

Balsero: person who just got off a boat from Cuba

Abuela: grandma (the person everyone here has to care for their baby, except me)

Maricon: gay guy (Actually, I think this is a harsher way to say it. I learned the word from a chant about Clinton during the protests of Elian Gonzalez.)

Cono: Oh crap!

Papo: hey man

Do you feel smarter already? I am sure these will help anyone make their way through the streets of Hialeah. Good LUCK!

**All accents on the words are not included because blogspot turns them into garbage.

**Disclaimer** Sorry for any offending words. We'll blame the people around me b/c I only know what they have taught me & the translations they provided.

Tags: Miami Gringa, Spanish Lesson