Vaina
Venezuelan Slang: How to Understand a Caraqueño
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Add a word/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "RREH" + "choh" (as in "chose")/
Meaning
Sexually turned on or horny. In Venezuela and Colombia, this is the most direct and common meaning of "arrecho." It's casual between friends or partners but watch out: the word shifts meaning completely in other countries. In Central America it can mean brave or capable, and even in Venezuela it can also mean very angry depending on context.
Examples
“He's been worked up all night, can't take his eyes off her.”
“When you're in that mood, any excuse to get close works.”
Word family
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "RREH" + "choh" (as in "chose")/
Meaning
Very angry, furious, about to explode with rage. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, being arrecho means you're absolutely livid and everyone should stay out of your way.
Examples
“She's furious because they canceled her vacation.”
“Don't mess with him, he's fuming right now.”
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "RREH" + "choh" (as in "chose")/
Meaning
Sexually turned on or horny. In Venezuela and Colombia, this is the most direct and common meaning of "arrecho." It's casual between friends or partners but watch out: the word shifts meaning completely in other countries. In Central America it can mean brave or capable, and even in Venezuela it can also mean very angry depending on context.
Examples
“He's been worked up all night, can't take his eyes off her.”
“When you're in that mood, any excuse to get close works.”
Word family
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "RREH" + "choh" (as in "chose")/
Meaning
Very angry, furious, about to explode with rage. In Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, being arrecho means you're absolutely livid and everyone should stay out of your way.
Examples
“She's furious because they canceled her vacation.”
“Don't mess with him, he's fuming right now.”
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