cheddar n.— «Chicanos and immigrants use derisive terms for each other, including pocho (a term immigrants use for U.S.-born Latinos who don’t speak Spanish) and “cheddar” (for new arrivals who sprinkle cheese on their food or...
mocho adj.— «My dad wanted us to go back to Mexico to get away from gangs and for us to learn more about the culture. If we had stayed, I would speak mocho (broken) Spanish like them (Chicanos).» —“Cultural learning...
roquero n.— «Cliques are split by taste in music or country of origin, including roqueros (Spanish rock fans) and charros (who listen to traditional country Mexican tunes).» —“Cultural learning curve” by Elizabeth...
whitewash n.— «It doesn’t help that her extended family—and other longtime Coloradans—call her “whitewash” for being such a success.» —“Cultural learning curve” by Elizabeth Aguilera Denver...
güera n.— «I’m in the middle; I get judged twice. If I do speak Spanish, everyone is, “Whoa,” and if I don’t speak Spanish, the Mexicans are saying, “She’s just another guera (light person).”» —“Cultural...
Colorao n.— «A bonus for those interested in linguistics is a glossary comparing the region’s Spanish to “standard” Spanish. Garcia compares the usage of such words as murre/muy (very), probe/pobre (poor) as well as the many...