Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
bizcocho [slang]
English translation:
gorgeous; cutey; cutey-pie
Added to glossary by
Robert Forstag
Dec 10, 2008 23:12
16 yrs ago
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Spanish term
United States
Translating words, preserving meaning
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English
Bizcocho
Spanish to English
Other
Slang
Peru // drug trafficking
In an anthropological study that I am editing, one of the deputies of a local drug *patron* has this pseudonym.
The question that I have is how best to understand the *meaning* of such a pseudonym within a Peruvian context. I know that in Mexico, the term is used to refer to the female genetalia. I don't think that the term has this meaning in Peru. I spent some time in Peru some years ago and I thought that the word had the slang meaning of "cutey pie", "handsome", or similar, referring to a male (although I recognize that I may simply be remembering wrong).
Any enlightenment would be appreciated.
Thank you!
The question that I have is how best to understand the *meaning* of such a pseudonym within a Peruvian context. I know that in Mexico, the term is used to refer to the female genetalia. I don't think that the term has this meaning in Peru. I spent some time in Peru some years ago and I thought that the word had the slang meaning of "cutey pie", "handsome", or similar, referring to a male (although I recognize that I may simply be remembering wrong).
Any enlightenment would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 | gorgeous |
Ricardo Galarza
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| 4 +2 | cake/sweets |
Lydia De Jorge
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| 4 | handsome / bonny / pretty |
Luis Javier Otoya
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| 3 | That's actually the same in Mexico |
Whisper9999
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References
| bizco |
Cecilia Gowar
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| Opinión |
Jairo Payan
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Proposed translations
23 mins
Ricardo Galarza
Uruguay
Uruguay
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Uruguay
also a journalist and a writer
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Portuguese to Spanish, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
Selected
gorgeous
You may also say: cute, handsome, etc. But in this context, I'd use "gorgeous."
You remember well; I dated a Peruvian girl for a long time, and that is exactly the meaning.
Good luck!
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Note added at 34 mins (2008-12-10 23:46:58 GMT)
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By the way (at first glance, I hadn't noticed what you wrote about the meaning in Mexico), the slang Mexican term for the female genitalia sounds similar tu but it's not bizcocho. It starts with the letter "p."
Regards!
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-11 22:28:15 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks to you, Robert, and good luck with the rest of the work.
Interesting spelling variant for "cutie!" I didn't know it.
Best regards!
You remember well; I dated a Peruvian girl for a long time, and that is exactly the meaning.
Good luck!
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Note added at 34 mins (2008-12-10 23:46:58 GMT)
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By the way (at first glance, I hadn't noticed what you wrote about the meaning in Mexico), the slang Mexican term for the female genitalia sounds similar tu but it's not bizcocho. It starts with the letter "p."
Regards!
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Note added at 23 hrs (2008-12-11 22:28:15 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks to you, Robert, and good luck with the rest of the work.
Interesting spelling variant for "cutie!" I didn't know it.
Best regards!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Ricardo. You edged out Luis on time, so you get the points. I appreciate both of your responses.
I am aware that the common meaning of the term is "cake/pastry" but, as I made clear in my query, I was looking for a specific slang meaning in a particular context."
9 mins
Whisper9999
Native in Spanish
Prompt, Detail-oriented and Professional
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
That's actually the same in Mexico
That's actually the same in Mexico, I don't think I have ever hear this term used to refer to the female genetalia. I better be carful when I use it know.
+2
14 mins
Lydia De Jorge
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
Native in: Spanish 
, English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
102
cake/sweets
Search Results
1.
Bizcocho de manzana - Recipe. Peruvian & Latinamerican recipes.
Amauta Spanish School - Spanish Courses in Cusco Peru, Cusco Peru, Spanish Course in Manu ... RECETAS > POSTRES >PERUANOS > Bizcocho de manzana ...
www.amautaspanish.com/amautaspanish/learning/recipes/recipe... - 32k - Cached - Similar pages
2.
Bizcocho de Coco :: Gastronomía Perú
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La receta Bizcocho de Coco viene de la cocina PERUANA / PERU.
www.gastronomiaperu.com/recetas.de.cocina/receta.php?d=2490 - 19k - Cached - Similar pages
3.
pastel dulce de bizcocho Perú Adonde.com Buscador Peruano pastel ...
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pastel dulce de bizcocho Perú Adonde.com Buscador Peruano pastel dulce de bizcocho. ... Usted ha buscado el término: pastel dulce de bizcocho encontrando 1 ...
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1.
Bizcocho de manzana - Recipe. Peruvian & Latinamerican recipes.
Amauta Spanish School - Spanish Courses in Cusco Peru, Cusco Peru, Spanish Course in Manu ... RECETAS > POSTRES >PERUANOS > Bizcocho de manzana ...
www.amautaspanish.com/amautaspanish/learning/recipes/recipe... - 32k - Cached - Similar pages
2.
Bizcocho de Coco :: Gastronomía Perú
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La receta Bizcocho de Coco viene de la cocina PERUANA / PERU.
www.gastronomiaperu.com/recetas.de.cocina/receta.php?d=2490 - 19k - Cached - Similar pages
3.
pastel dulce de bizcocho Perú Adonde.com Buscador Peruano pastel ...
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pastel dulce de bizcocho Perú Adonde.com Buscador Peruano pastel dulce de bizcocho. ... Usted ha buscado el término: pastel dulce de bizcocho encontrando 1 ...
www.adonde.com/peru-peru/pastel-dulce-de-bizcocho.html - 21k - Cached - Similar pages
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Peer comment(s):
| agree |
RichardDeegan
: Yes, Biscocho is like a danish or similar, as opposed to a pie or cake. If necessary to translate to a guy's name, just might be "Cookie".
35 mins
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Thanks Richard!
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| agree |
Virginia Dominguez
1 hr
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Gracias Virginia!
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24 mins
Luis Javier Otoya
Native in Spanish
Translations that speak your language
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
12
handsome / bonny / pretty
I agree with you, it has a similar meaning in Colombia, particularly in the province.
Reference comments
3 mins
Cecilia Gowar
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in Spanish
United Kingdom
I read the Alethiometer
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 1 more.
Reference:
bizco
No sé si en Perú, pero en Argentina a veces se emplea el término para referirse a alguien que es bizco.... en América latina es bastante común poner el acento en las características (o defectos) físicos de una persona. HTH
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| agree |
Mónica Belén Colacilli
: I completely agree with you, cgowar. And the translation is... cross-eyed?
41 mins
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1 hr
Jairo Payan
Colombia
Colombia
Native in Spanish
Colombia
"Knowledge and quality"
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Portuguese to Spanish, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
4
Reference:
Opinión
No estoy seguro de que bizcocho sea por "cake". Bajo este contexto busqué en los sitios de perú y encontré que bizcocho también es barro cocido.
A la primera cocción se denomina bizcochado, pues el producto obtenido (“barro cocido”) recibe el nombre de bizcocho. Algunos productos cerámicos como las ...
www.repsolgas.com.pe/es_es/productos_y_servicios/productos/...
Por qué no podría ser esta opción también?
Un bizcocho en muchos paises es un hombre o una mujer "que está bueno/a, bonito/a, qué está como quiere. Una "babe"
Bueno que apareciera un peruano para que nos aclarara la cosa pues al menos en Internet sólo encontre esa acepción en el Perú
A la primera cocción se denomina bizcochado, pues el producto obtenido (“barro cocido”) recibe el nombre de bizcocho. Algunos productos cerámicos como las ...
www.repsolgas.com.pe/es_es/productos_y_servicios/productos/...
Por qué no podría ser esta opción también?
Un bizcocho en muchos paises es un hombre o una mujer "que está bueno/a, bonito/a, qué está como quiere. Una "babe"
Bueno que apareciera un peruano para que nos aclarara la cosa pues al menos en Internet sólo encontre esa acepción en el Perú
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