ahorcarse — “to hang yourself,” meaning to get married

chulo — in Costa Rica, a pimp, or a person who lives on borrowed money, or always wants other people to pay. In some countries, the word has a positive meaning: cute, sweet, darling.

cuerpazo — great body

de la nariz — “by the nose,” meaning in love

detalle — “detail,” meaning boyfriend or girlfriend

doña — wife. “Déjame preguntarle a la doña” — “Let me ask the missus.”

echarse la soga al cuello — “to put the noose around your neck,” meaning to get married.

encamotearse — to fall in love

enculado — in love

enganchado — “hooked,” meaning in love

hacer el tiro — “take a shot,” meaning to attempt a conquest, as of a woman. “Le hice el tiro a esa vieja, pero no me dió pelota” — “I took a shot with that woman, but she didn’t pay any attention to me.”

hembrilla — “little female,” a woman

hembrón — “big female,” a beautiful woman

media naranja — “half an orange,” meaning a husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend

mujerón — “big woman,” a really attractive woman

papichulo/papo/papucho — good-looking man

patear con las dos — “to kick with both,” to be bisexual.

pepeado — in love

pepearse — to fall in love

pisar — “to step on,” meaning to have sex

playo — homosexual

pollo — “chicken,” a pretty woman

quebrar — to break up (as a couple)

regaladito — “little gift,” a man or woman who is an easy romantic conquest; “fool’s mate”

volar culo — “to fly your butt,” meaning to have sex