Our language enjoys great richness that allows us to express ourselves in different situations where we feel different emotions. However, this fact has also led to people being able to create their 'own language' to refer to certain specific words, as is the case with 'vaina'.
While there are too many jargons throughout Latin America (several to list all here), today we will see the specific case of 'vaina', which is a common word in more than one country in the region.
What is a 'vaina'?
First, it is important to mention what a 'vaina' means as a word before being a jargon. According to the definition found in the Real Academia Española, it is a tender and long husk in which the seeds of some plants are enclosed. Also, it represents the sheath of white weapons or cutting or stabbing instruments.
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What does 'vaina' mean as slang?
Without further ado, we will let you know what 'vaina' means in Peru and other countries in the region.
• Argentina: It refers to a woman's intimate area and can also be used as a synonym for joke.
• Chile: It is a cocktail made with wine, vermouth, and egg.
• Colombia: It serves as a synonym for matter or thing.
• Ecuador: Something that annoys or makes uncomfortable.
• Peru: Something that annoys or makes uncomfortable.
• Venezuela: Matter or suspicious behavior.