porro
slang, Argentina, Spain
The most common slang for a marijuana joint is porro, heard in Argentina and Spain. In Spain you also hear canuto and churro.
Meaning: hand rolled marijuana cigarette (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| porro | slang, Argentina, Spain |
| canuto | slang, Spain |
| churro | slang, Spain |
Is it said differently in some regions?
Porro is understood in many countries and is the safest word to recognize. Canuto and churro are especially Spanish. Spanish slang for drugs changes quickly, so older words can sound dated.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Context matters. Porro can also mean a stupid person in some places, and churro is also a fried pastry.
Did you know?
- The word churro for a joint has nothing to do with the pastry beyond a similar long thin shape.
Examples in context
- Se fumó un porro en la plaza.He smoked a joint in the square.
- Liaron un canuto.They rolled a joint.
- Eso huele a porro.That smells like a joint.
Example conversation
Two friends, Carlos and Iván, talk about a smell near a park in Madrid.
- Carlos¿Hueles eso? Alguien está fumando un porro.Do you smell that? Someone is smoking a joint.
- IvánSí, viene de aquel banco.Yes, it comes from that bench.
- CarlosVámonos, que ya es tarde.Let us go, it is already late.
