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slang in Spanish

slang in Spanish is argot, jerga, germanía — slang means very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.

slang in Spanish

argot
noun
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
jerga
noun
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
germanía
noun
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

What does "slang" mean?

  1. noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
    "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up."
  2. noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.
    "Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients."

slang in a sentence

  • Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up.
  • He peppered his speech with British slang after a year living in London.
  • Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slang" in Spanish?

"slang" in Spanish is argot, jerga, germanía. slang means: Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.

How do you use "slang" in a sentence?

Example: "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up." In Spanish, "slang" is argot, jerga, germanía.

Are there other ways to say "slang" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "slang": argot, jerga, germanía.

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