Puerto Rico
All expressions
Puerto Rico
All expressions
A powerful, independent, boss woman who runs the show. Originally from Puerto Rican slang where "bicho" referred to a crime boss, but Karol G transformed it into a female empowerment anthem. Now it's used across Latin America to describe any woman who's killing it in life and doesn't need anyone's approval.
A Latin music genre born in Puerto Rico that conquered the entire planet and changed the music industry forever. Perreo, dembow beats, and lyrics your mom doesn't approve of but everybody dances to.
An urban music genre with heavy beats, introspective lyrics, and autotune that came from the US and got completely Latinized. It's the sound defining the current generation of Latin urban artists.
An affectionate or flirty way to refer to an attractive man in the Caribbean and Mexico. It can range from an innocent family nickname to an intense street compliment depending on how, when, and who says it.
A young woman or attractive girl in Panamanian and Puerto Rican street slang. It's the casual, urban way to refer to a girl, deeply rooted in Caribbean street culture and reggaeton lyrics where you'll hear it constantly.