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Definitions by Matéo Pumakawa

In Peru: peasant or indian, in a somewhat degrading way because it implies being simple minded. Can also be used affectionately between friends.

In Peru it has no 'gangster' connotation.
friends: Que tal cholo! / Habla cholo!
insult: Mira el cholo bloqueando la calle con su burro!
cholo by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003
In Peru: man of asian origins. Can be used as a gentle insult or a tease (between friends and relatives for example). General way of describing a Peruvian with asian traits.
chino by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003
In Peru (Lima mostly): Chinese restaurant.
chifa by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003
In Peru: currency, money. 1 mango means 1 sol.
Mango by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003
tirar huevos = have sex
Huevos by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003
volar cometas = to masterbate
cometas by Matéo Pumakawa August 24, 2003