CaliSlang

está perro

eh-stah peh-rrohphrase
Spanish & ChicanoDifficulty 3 of 3: Deep local

Definition

It’s hardcore, intense, or impressive — dog as a compliment. Can also mean the situation is brutal.

In simple English: Really intense, tough, or impressive.

Examples

  • Ese chile está perro.That chile is vicious.

  • The overtime is perro this month.

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Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
phrase

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