Everything in Tenerife is wonderful, find out the most original Canarian words that you should teach to those who visit us.

Guagua=Bus

I’m “abollado” (means you ate too much)

Can I have an orange “juice”? (Juice = Jugo = zumo)

Who has not said sometimes: Pass me the cholas! ( Flip Flops)

In Tenerife it’s not hot, it’s “Calufa”,  one of the most used Canarian words. 

Surprise: Agüita

What do we mean when we say choso?= House

Many of our local words are very original. Do you know in what other country this word is used to refer to popcorn?

Cotufas = Popcorn

Enchumbado= The rain got you wet

Tenderete=Party