Contexto — Español Real

What does "chilero" mean in Guatemala? Is "vaina" friendly or rude in the Dominican Republic? CONTEXTO explains the real Spanish of each country: what an expression means, its tone, whether it can offend, and how to reply.

Explore 553 expressions with context across 20 destinations: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Spain, Peru, Chile, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Cuba.

AI ASSISTANT
Type what you want to say, what you heard, or your problem, and get an answer adapted to the country you pick:
• How do I say…? The natural phrase, the way a local would say it.
• What did they mean? Real meaning, tone and how to answer.
• I have a problem: phrases in order for taxis, hotels, restaurants and more.
• Listen to each answer at normal or slow speed.
• Show it full-screen to the person you are talking to.
• Save what you want to review and delete it whenever you like.
The assistant uses the app's reviewed guides as a reference. AI answers are generated automatically, may contain mistakes, and are labeled as such. If it does not recognize an expression, it tells you.

TRAVEL MODE
Pick your destination and a situation: airport, transport, car rental, lodging, food, payments, shopping, directions, emergencies and social conversation. CONTEXTO shows what to say, what you might hear, and how to continue.

EMERGENCY CARD
Emergency numbers and key phrases to ask for help in the country you are visiting, shown full-screen. It is free and works offline.

COMPARE DESTINATIONS
The same word changes meaning from country to country. Compare how expressions like "guagua", "tinto" or "taco" are used.

EVERY EXPRESSION INCLUDES
• meaning and explanation;
• cultural context and an example;
• register: neutral, informal or vulgar;
• when to use it and when to avoid it;
• pronunciation using a voice available on your device.

PREPARE YOUR TRIP AND REVIEW
Save phrases, mark them as mastered and practice in review mode.

PLANS
Start free: emergency card, a set of essential expressions and 3 trial assistant queries. Premium unlocks all content and more assistant queries. Choose:
• 1-month travel pass, one payment and no auto-renewal.
• Monthly plan.
• Yearly plan.
Prices are those shown by Google Play in your country. You can cancel the monthly and yearly plans anytime in Google Play.

The app is available in Spanish and English. Phrase content is included and can be read offline. The AI assistant needs an internet connection.

CONTEXTO is not a generic translator and does not promise an expression is used the same way in every region: language changes by city, generation and social context. That is why each entry prioritizes context.

Don't just translate. Understand the context.