General
pisto
What does pisto mean?
Refers to hard liquor or drinking; in some usages it also means money.
"No hables con él cuando anda en el pisto."
Origin
Colloquial term for drink/liquor; overlaps with a separate 'money' sense.
Frequently asked questions
What does pisto mean?
It usually means booze or hard liquor in Mexican slang. In some regions it also means money.
Does pisto mean money or alcohol?
Both, depending on where you are. In Mexico it leans toward liquor; in Central America it more often means cash.
How do you use pisto for drinking?
Say 'andar en el pisto' to mean someone is out drinking or on a bender.
Is pisto vulgar?
No, it's casual slang and not offensive in either its 'booze' or 'money' sense.
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