Street
trucha
What does trucha mean?
A warning — look out, watch yourself, something's about to pop off. Shouted when trouble's incoming.
"Trucha! Here comes the bouncer."
Origin
Caló, from Spanish 'trucha' (trout) — the fish that's hard to catch because it's alert and quick. The metaphor flipped into 'be alert, stay slick'.
Frequently asked questions
What does trucha mean in Caló?
It is a warning meaning watch out or stay sharp. 'Ponte trucha' tells someone to stay alert.
Why does trucha (trout) mean stay alert?
The literal meaning is 'trout', but Chicano Caló turned it into a call to be quick and watchful, like a fish that is hard to catch.
How do you use trucha?
Use it as a heads-up, as in 'Ponte trucha, ahí viene la jura' (Stay sharp, the cops are coming).
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