As Miami has so many different nationalities in a city, new slang is bound to come out. For someone that has never been to Miami or has never interacted with someone from Miami, they might end up being very confused and actually thinking if they are actually listening to what is being said. But no matter what part of Miami you are from, you know exactly what someone is saying when hearing some of these phrases.
Eating shit.
For those who aren't from Miami when first hearing this phrase it is important to not automatically jump to conclusions cause it means absolutely nothing to what you are thinking. The phrase eating shit is another way of saying "I'm not doing anything." How and why this phrase came to be? No one may ever know. But one thing is for sure no one in Miami actually think that that's what you're eating.
Ponte las pilas.
This phrase is used mostly by mothers or grandmothers. It means to get your act together. Normally when your mom or grandma says this to you, you know you better get your act together and fast before something bad happens or you get in more trouble.
Pero like... I can't.
There's no denying that Miamians absolutely love to mix Spanish and English together. Translated to "but like… I can't. Normally when this phrase is used, it is to emphasize how much one can't deal with the situation.
Yeah, no and no, yeah.
These two phrases can be some of the most confusing ones Miamians say, but in reality, they are pretty easy to understand. "Yeah, no" means no, and "No, yeah" means yes.
Dale.
It originally started as Pitbull's catchphrase and it quickly became a phrase one uses to agree with someone or it can be used to say goodbye as well.
Tiki tiki.
This phrase is used when describing an annoying noise or a type of electronic or house music.
Literally.
This is the Miami girl's favorite word when it comes to about anything and everything. It helps emphasize their story or how they feel towards something or someone.
A mission.
When doing anything in Miami, the smallest inconvenience can take a simple task and turn it into "a mission."
Pata sucias.
It translates to dirty legs. It is said mainly when someone decides to walk around with no shoes on in a public place.
Irregardless.
Believe it or not, this is an actual word in Miami, that is used by a lot of individuals. The worst part is that most don't actually know that this word is not an actual word.
Liga.
A liga is another word for a ponytail or hair tie.
Que bola.
Used more by Cubans, it is the Spanish version of "what's up?"
Bro.
Whether you're a boy or a girl you will be called "bro" at one point in your life. It another one of Miami's favorite filler words.
Probrecita/o.
This word translates to "poor woman" or "poor man." It is normally said when someone feels bad for someone else, like poor thing.
