buga
Spain, informal
In Spain buga is a slang word for car. Everyday words change by region, such as carro in Latin America, coche in Spain and auto in Argentina.
Meaning: a car (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| buga | Spain, informal |
| carro | Latin America |
| coche | Spain |
| auto | Argentina, Chile |
Buga is casual and young. Carro and coche are normal words that are not slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico both carro and coche are heard. In Spain carro is a cart, so coche is the right choice there.
Did you know?
- The word carro in Spain refers to a cart, which is why Spaniards say coche for car.
Examples in context
- Me compré una buga nueva.I bought a new car.
- Mi carro está en el taller.My car is in the shop.
- Vamos en coche al pueblo.We are going to town by car.
Example conversation
Raúl and his friend Nacho talk about a used car in Madrid.
- RaúlNacho, mira mi nueva buga.Nacho, look at my new car.
- NachoQué pasada, ¿cuánto te costó?Wow, how much did it cost you?
- RaúlMenos de lo que piensas.Less than you think.
