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How to Say "Boyfriend" and "Girlfriend" in Spanish: A Country-by-Country Guide
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Meaning
An affectionate, informal way to refer to your mom. In Argentina and Mexico, "mi vieja" simply means "my mom" with a warm, casual tone. There is no negative edge to it at all.
Examples
“La vieja de Carlitos es re buena onda, siempre nos invita a comer.”
“Carlitos' mom is super cool, she always invites us over for food.”
“Llama a tu vieja pa que sepa que llegaste bien.”
“Call your mom so she knows you got home safe.”
Word family
/Sounds like "BYEH" + "hah" (as in "hard")/
Meaning
Woman, girlfriend, wife, or mom, depending on context. 'Mi vieja' can mean your partner or your mother, you know which one based on the situation without anyone needing to clarify.
Examples
“My vieja is waiting for me at home.”
“Carlitos's vieja is super chill, she always invites us over to eat.”
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/Sounds like "BYEH" + "hah" (as in "hard")/
Meaning
An affectionate, informal way to refer to your mom. In Argentina and Mexico, "mi vieja" simply means "my mom" with a warm, casual tone. There is no negative edge to it at all.
Examples
“La vieja de Carlitos es re buena onda, siempre nos invita a comer.”
“Carlitos' mom is super cool, she always invites us over for food.”
“Llama a tu vieja pa que sepa que llegaste bien.”
“Call your mom so she knows you got home safe.”
Word family
/Sounds like "BYEH" + "hah" (as in "hard")/
Meaning
Woman, girlfriend, wife, or mom, depending on context. 'Mi vieja' can mean your partner or your mother, you know which one based on the situation without anyone needing to clarify.
Examples
“My vieja is waiting for me at home.”
“Carlitos's vieja is super chill, she always invites us over to eat.”
Word family
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