What are some slang words in Cuba?

Without further ado, let’s learn 15 of the most common and useful Cuban slang words.

1. Pinchar.
2. Jamar.
3. Camello.
4. Acere or Asere.
5. Botella.
6. Yuma.
7. Paladar.
8. Arrancado / Arrancada.

What is considered rude in Cuba?

CUBAN CULTURE: Taboos (especially for travelers). Try to avoid these taboos when in Cuba: Spitting on the ground or blowing your nose in public. Taking pictures of anyone (without first asking their permission). Littering (this is not only rude, but it’s also against the law).

What to Know Before visiting Cuba?

14 Things to Know Before Visiting Cuba

• Internet is not freely available so do your research beforehand.
• Don’t bother booking all your accommodation in advance.
• It’s not the easiest place to travel.
• If you visit in peak season, be prepared for crowds.
• Stores and supplies can be hard to find.
• The food is hit and miss.

What does que Bolon mean?

¿Que bola? This is by far one of the most popular Cuban phrases. Its most literal translation is “What’s up?” It’s very informal and typically used among friends.

What are some gestures in Cuba?

Cubans use many different gestures, one including puckering your lips to point in a certain direction. Another gesture would be when someone wrinkles their nose. To a Cuban, this means that the person did not understand what you mean or did not hear you.

Are there beggars in Cuba?

In the city of Havana, the number of mentally ill street people in their filthy and ragged clothing increases on a daily basis. The number of beggars is also going up — you can find them in just about any doorway lying on cardboard asking for change with their lost looks.

Can I travel to Cuba right now?

Yes, Americans can travel to Cuba—there are flights between the United States and Havana. Vaccinated travelers can enter Cuba without a negative PCR test. Unvaccinated travelers will need to present a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old. All travelers are subject to random testing upon arrival.

Is Cuba child friendly?

In general, the vast majority of activities and cultural attractions in Cuba are child-friendly. I can recommend some of the best places in Havana to take kids to (but that will be in a future blog) and likewise the best Cuba tours and excursions for families.

Do you need authentic Cuban slang to communicate from abroad?

But if you want to understand and discuss all this great stuff, you’re going to need some authentic Cuban slang, as stressed by Habana Abierta ( lyrics here) in their great song about communicating from abroad: ¡Acere, qué bolá! —I bet you didn’t learn that one in Spanish class.

How do you say work in Cuban?

Pincha means work, and can be used both as a subjective: no hay pincha (e.g. there is no work) and as verb: estoy pinchando (I’m working). Looking for more insides on Cuba? Find it here!

What does it mean when a Cuban calls you Yuma?

For Cubans yuma is another and more common way of saying yankie – or white foreigner. It doesn’t direct mean anything bad. However, most Cubans are not used to foreigners knowing this slang. So, they might be saying unpleasant things about you using yuma to refer to you.

What does que Vola mean in Cuban slang?

#1 ¿Qué vola? is a bit like “What’s up?” or “how is it going?” An extremely popular and common greeting in Cuba is to say ¿Qué vola? . It is though very informal, and mostly used among friends. When walking the streets of any Cuban city, you can be certain to hear this phrase many times. ¿Qué vola, hermano?