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chorro means a lot / big amount — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 6, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

chorro

noun • /[CHO-rroh]/

a lot / big amount

Example:

Hay un chorro de tarea.

There’s a ton of homework.

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🧠 What does chorro mean?

In Mexican slang, "chorro" means "a lot" or "a large amount" of something. It's an informal way to emphasize quantity, similar to saying "tons" or "heaps" in English. Think of it as a playful way to express abundance.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Había un chorro de gente en la fiesta!
    There were tons of people at the party!
  • Tengo un chorro de trabajo que hacer.
    I have a lot of work to do.
  • Me gasté un chorro de dinero en el centro comercial.
    I spent a ton of money at the mall.
  • ¡Nos divertimos un chorro!
    We had a lot of fun!

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'a lot / big amount' in Spanish?
There are many ways! Besides "chorro", you can use "mucho/mucha/muchos/muchas", "un montón de", "muchísimo/muchísima", and others, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce 'chorro' in Spanish?
It's pronounced roughly as "CHO-rroh", with the 'rr' sound like a rolled 'r'.
How do you use 'chorro' in a sentence?
Use "chorro" before a noun, just like you would use "mucho" or "un montón de". For example: "Tengo un chorro de tarea." (I have a lot of homework.)
What is the English translation of 'chorro'?
The closest English translations are "a lot", "tons", "heaps", or "loads". Remember, it's informal.
Does 'chorro' change for gender or number?
No, "chorro" stays the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it refers to.
Is 'chorro' common in everyday Spanish?
It's quite common in informal Mexican Spanish, but you'll likely hear it less in other Spanish-speaking regions.
Does 'chorro' have slang or double meanings?
"Chorro" can have other meanings (like a stream or jet of water), but in the context of quantity, it's purely slang.
Is 'chorro' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood in other parts of Latin America, "chorro" in the sense of "a lot" is most common in Mexico. It's less frequently used with this meaning in Spain.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "chorro"

Synonyms: un montón, muchísimo, montones
Opposites: poco, nada

💡 Did You Know?

While "chorro" is common slang in Mexico, using it in a formal setting might sound out of place. Stick to "mucho" or other more formal options when writing an email to your boss, for example.

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