SpeakPanama
50 words and expressions to decode how Panama really talks. Not a Spanish course. A cultural decoder.
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Panama doesn't just speak Spanish. It remixes it.
Even fluent Spanish speakers get lost here. Panama flips syllables, borrows English and turns food into personality. This is the cheat sheet locals never hand you.
¿Qué xopá? is the national hello.
English, made local. Same with chantin and buay.
Call someone a yam. They know what you mean.
Tap a word. Hear how locals use it.
44 more inside, from bien cuidao to sancocho.
Unlock all 50 →Four chapters. Fifty words.
Every word gets its own page: pronunciation, meaning, a real line the way locals say it, and how street it is.
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119 WORDS
Hello & Who's Who
Fren, mopri, buay, yeyé, bien cuidao…
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29 WORDS
Reactions
¡Chuleta!, ¡chuzo!, ¡ayala!, ofi, nĂtido…
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312 WORDS
Everyday Life
Vaina, tranque, chen chen, juega vivo…
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410 WORDS
Eat, Drink, Ride
Diablo rojo, chicha, raspao, hojaldra, seco…
They say it. Now you get it.
Easy, fren.
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Speak Panama
Save it on your phone and use it offline, anywhere in Panama.
Pick your language. Elige tu idioma.
For visitors, expats and anyone who wants to sound less like a tourist.
Para latinos que vienen a Panamá y no entienden ni la mitad.
Before you buy.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Every word comes with its meaning, pronunciation and a translated example. If you already speak Spanish, you'll finally understand the parts that aren't in any textbook.
Is it a physical book?
It's a digital PDF. You get it instantly by email and can read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or print it at home.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once you save the PDF to your phone, you can open it anywhere, no signal needed.
Will locals really use these words?
Every day. The Local Level on each page tells you which ones are safe for abuela and which are for friends only.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Buy it with the recipient's email at checkout, or forward them the download. It's a great welcome for anyone moving to or visiting Panama.
vamos!
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