Street
Street Spanish: The Real Slang You Won't Learn in a Classroom
Community
Your word isn't here yet
Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.
Create accountor
Add a word
0
Mae
/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "eh" (as in "egg")/
Meaning
The universal Costa Rican way to refer to anyone, like 'wey' in Mexico or 'loco' in Argentina. Ticos drop mae into every sentence, it's part of their identity.
Examples
“Mae, what's up! Wanna go to the beach?”
“Don't be a mae, I already told you I can't go today.”
Community
Your word isn't here yet
Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.
0
Mae
/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "eh" (as in "egg")/
Meaning
The universal Costa Rican way to refer to anyone, like 'wey' in Mexico or 'loco' in Argentina. Ticos drop mae into every sentence, it's part of their identity.
Examples
“Mae, what's up! Wanna go to the beach?”
“Don't be a mae, I already told you I can't go today.”
Articles featuring this word
Street
Street Spanish: The Real Slang You Won't Learn in a Classroom
¿Qué onda?
How to Say 'What's Up' in Spanish: 15+ Greetings and Responses They Don't Teach in Class
Friend
How to Say 'Friend' in Spanish Slang: 20+ Words From Every Country
Dude
How to Say 'Dude' in Spanish: 15+ Slang Words From Mexico to Argentina
Wey
What Does 'Wey' Mean in Mexican Spanish?
Pirobo
In Colombia, a mid-level insult you throw at a stranger, rival, or someone who has crossed you. The tone makes it clear there is no warmth here at all.