FAQ
The stuff people actually ask about.
What is consalsa.app?
A daily word card for Mexican Spanish slang. Each word gets a comic-style card with etymology, real examples, and a mini dialogue — the stuff Duolingo skipped over. The slang, the dichos, the interjections. The part that actually sounds like Mexico.
How often is a new word added?
Once a day. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every morning before the city wakes up.
What kind of words do you cover?
Mostly everyday slang — the metro, the taquería, the WhatsApp group at midnight. Greetings, interjections, expressions, the occasional albur (look that one up). We skip the textbook vocab and go straight for the real stuff. The words that take years to pick up if you're just winging it.
Are these words safe to use?
Most of them, yeah. Some are on the spicier end of casual speech — we always flag it when something can read as rude depending on tone or context. When in doubt, read the examples first, then maybe try it on a friend before you use it on your jefe.
What region of Mexico are these from?
Mostly Mexico City and central Mexico — the chilango register, basically. That's where most of these expressions come from and where they hit different. Some words are nationwide; if something's highly regional, we say so.
Do I need to speak Spanish to use this?
Nope. Everything is explained in English, with phonetic pronunciation and real usage context. If you've never said a word in Spanish in your life, you're still welcome here. A lot of heritage speakers find it useful too — much of this vocabulary was passed down verbally and never showed up in a classroom.
Is the content AI-generated?
No. Every etymology is traced by hand, every example is checked for actual usage -- not just grammatical correctness. "Machine-spun" is kind of the opposite of what we're going for here.
Can I suggest a word?
Yes -- reply to any newsletter email or drop it in our socials. Especially interested in regional gems that haven't made it into the mainstream yet. The weirder and more specific, the better.
Is there a newsletter?
One word. Every morning. No spam, no fresa energy, no upsell. Just the word, its story, and a reason to actually use it today.
Is there a mobile app?
Not yet. The site is mobile-first and works well from your phone's browser. Add it to your home screen for an app-like feel -- it's pretty close.