Guanabee Glossary: Al Lote

If you’ve ever asked a Mexican whether it’s cold enough for a chaqueta or asked a Cuban to pass a bollo at dinner, you’ll know that Latino slang terms can vary from country to country, region to region, generation to generation, a reality that often results in embarrassing situations. Guanabee Glossary is our attempt to teach you Latino slang and save you from looking like a weird-ass fool in mixed company. Enjoy it, cabrones.

al lote

[ahl lo-the] 

This term is used to describe something that is casual, mellow, and low-key.

Voy a tener una fiesta al lote. Puedes traer servilletas?

I’m going to throw a low-key party. Could you bring napkins?