What does "jerga" mean in English?

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Spanish

jerga

English

slang

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Alternative translations of "jerga"

jargon
argot
cant
vernacular

Examples of how to use "jerga" in Spanish

Spanish
Usan una jerga que no entiendo.
English
They use slang I don't understand.
Spanish
Esta jerga es difícil de entender
English
This slang is hard to understand.
Spanish
La jerga médica usa muchas abreviaturas
English
Medical jargon uses many abbreviations.
Spanish
Aprendo jerga juvenil con mis amigos
English
I learn youth slang with my friends.
Spanish
¿Conoces la jerga de este barrio?
English
Do you know the slang of this neighborhood?

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Usan una jerga que no entiendo.

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