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What is another term for Marijuana?
What is another term for Marijuana?
Which of the following is NOT a slang term for Cocaine?
Which of the following is NOT a slang term for Cocaine?
What is a common slang term for Crack?
What is a common slang term for Crack?
El crack
What is a slang term for Heroin?
What is a slang term for Heroin?
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Which of the following terms is a slang for Meth?
Which of the following terms is a slang for Meth?
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What does PCP stand for in drug slang?
What does PCP stand for in drug slang?
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What is a common term for LSD?
What is a common term for LSD?
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Which of the following is a slang term for Opium (gum)?
Which of the following is a slang term for Opium (gum)?
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What is a slang term for a Syringe?
What is a slang term for a Syringe?
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What does 'merchandise' translate to in Spanish drug slang?
What does 'merchandise' translate to in Spanish drug slang?
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What is the slang term for a Sample?
What is the slang term for a Sample?
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What is a slang term for Money in drug transactions?
What is a slang term for Money in drug transactions?
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What is the Spanish term for Scale?
What is the Spanish term for Scale?
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Which of the following is a slang term for Pills?
Which of the following is a slang term for Pills?
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What is a slang term for Mushrooms?
What is a slang term for Mushrooms?
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Study Notes
Drug Slang in Spanish
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Marijuana: Commonly referred to as mota, yerba, and grifa in slang.
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Cocaine: Known by various names such as cocainia, soda, muchacha, blanca, polvo, mujer blanca, and coca.
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Crack: Simply referred to as el crack in Spanish slang.
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Heroin: Slang terms include heroina, chiva, muchacho, carga, and caballo (blanco).
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Meth: Referred to as metafetamina, diamante, crystal, and arribas.
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PCP: Commonly known as polvo del ángel.
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LSD: Often called el ácido in slang.
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Opium (gum): Slang terms include goma and opio.
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Syringe: Referred to as jeringa and apartto in slang.
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Merchandise: Slang for drugs includes mercancia and merca.
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Sample: Known as muestra in drug-related contexts.
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Money: Common terms include dinero, lana, and feria.
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Scale: Slang term for weighing drugs is báscula.
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Pills: Referred to as pastillas and pingas.
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Mushrooms: Known as hongos and sombrillas.
Key Context
- Understanding these slang terms is crucial for comprehending conversations related to drug culture and illicit activities within Spanish-speaking communities.
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Test your knowledge of Spanish drug slang with these flashcards. Each card features a drug name along with its slang terms in Spanish. Perfect for language learners or those interested in understanding colloquial terms used in various cultural contexts.