choche
Short answer
In Lima, "choche" means mate, buddy. The register is coloquial — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "amigo". In use: Ese choche estudia conmigo.
| Part of speech | sustantivo |
|---|---|
| Register | coloquial |
| Standard Spanish | amigo |
| In use | Ese choche estudia conmigo. That mate studies with me. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
Sits alongside pata, a shade more playful. Heard more from men and from older speakers.