What is the Spanish word for "slang"?

Learn how to say "slang" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

slang

Spanish

jerga

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Alternative translations of "slang"

argot
caló
modismo
lunfardo

Examples of how to use "slang" in Spanish

English
Cool is a common slang word.
Spanish
Genial es una palabra coloquial común.
English
He learned new slang from his classmates.
Spanish
Él aprendió jerga nueva de sus compañeros de clase.
English
Some slang is hard for older people.
Spanish
Alguna jerga es difícil para las personas mayores.
English
Please avoid slang in formal emails.
Spanish
Por favor, evita la jerga en correos electrónicos formales.
English
They studied regional slang during the trip.
Spanish
Estudiaron jerga regional durante el viaje.

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