Want to know some Mexican slang words for your next trip to Mexico? These 17 slang words/phrases will have you speaking like the locals in no time. Or at least understand what they're saying. Once you know the slang, you'll hear it all the time. So try some out and see how it goes!

Wey/Güey – Means dude. The number one Mexican slang word. You will hear this word everywhere on the streets and in bars with locals, mainly amongst men. Like, hows it going wey? What are you doing tonight wey? No wey, you can't do that wey. You're crazy wey. If you're not hearing it, you're hanging around too many tourist areas.

Que onda – How's it going? Whats up? The most popular way to say 'how's it going' with friends. Can also use 'Que tal?' and 'Que paso'

No manches! – 'No way!' or 'You can't be serious'. If someone tells you something incredible or bad has happened, or a story you don't believe, you will say 'No manches!'

Aguas! – Look out! If you hear someone yell out 'Aguas!', they're telling you something is about to hit you, or quick, get out of the way.

Estoy crudo – I'm hung over. Not slang, but one you will use if you plan on partying it up in Mexico and feeling a bit rough the next day. 'Estoy crudo. Tomé desmasiado anoche' I'm hung over. I drank too much last night.

Que padre – That's awesome/really good. If someone tells you some good news or shows you something good. Say, 'Que Padre.' You can also say 'Que chido.'

Chingon – The informal/cool way to say something is awesome, the best or super good. 'Es chingon' Its awesome. Used with friends.

Fresa – Also means strawberry, but is used talk about a girl who is a bit stuck up, snob or who thinks she is a bit better than everyone else. Wears fancy clothes, eats at fancy restaurants, won't take the bus, criticizes people they think are lesser than them. 'Ella es muy fresa. No quiere comer en la calla.' She's very stuck up. She won't eat street food. But sometimes it is used about men.

Chela – Beer. 'Quieres una chela?' Do you want a beer?

Mande – Repeat that. When you didn't hear what someone said to you.

Orale – Lets do it now/Hurry up/Amazing. It all depends how you express the word. If you say it with force its 'hurry up'. If you say it casual, or stretch it out, it'll mean 'amazing'. Ooooraleeee, amazing.

Codo/a – Tight ass, someone who doesn't like spending money. 'No seas codo', Don't be tight. 'El es tan codo!', he is so tight!

Sale – To agree or to confirm. (Pronounced saw-lay.)

Naco/a – To describe someone who is bad mannered, poorly educated or has bad taste.

No hay bronca – No problem, don't worry about it.

Mota – Marijuana.

Andale – Hurry up! or to confirm/agree. 'Andale!' Hurry up. Or, The bar is just around the corner... 'Ahhh si, andale.'

Now you'll be up to speed with the most common Mexican slang words and phrases. And, since knowing all the bad words in another language is fun, too, you might want to check out the meaning of a few vulgar words on MexicoTrippa.com.