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Category: Mexican Slang

link to 51 Mexican Slang Words To Sound Like a True Mexican

51 Mexican Slang Words To Sound Like a True Mexican

A while ago, some of my best students had the hardest time understanding what some Mexicans were saying. Does this sound familiar to you? When struggling to understand locals, it’s highly-likely...

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link to Trucha – Translations, Meanings & Uses

Trucha – Translations, Meanings & Uses

What does ‘trucha’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, trucha is a Mexican slang term that people use as a synonym of ‘alert’ or ‘quick-witted’. Although this informal meaning is more popular...

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link to Mijo & Mija – Translations, Meanings & Uses

Mijo & Mija – Translations, Meanings & Uses

What does ‘mijo’ mean? In Mexican Spanish, mijo is a slang word that people use to refer to their sons. It can also be used informally as a synonym for ‘boy’ or an affectionate way of...

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link to Güera – Translations & Meanings

Güera – Translations & Meanings

What does ‘güera’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, guera and its masculine form güero are informal adjectives that describe a blond person or someone with light skin. If working as nouns, they...

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link to Gandalla – Translations & Meanings in English

Gandalla – Translations & Meanings in English

Definition - Gandalla is a Mexican slang adjective that is used to describe a manipulative and crafty person that takes advantage of someone else for their benefit. As a result, ‘gandalla’ can be...

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link to ¡Ay, Papantla, tus hijos vuelan! – Translations & Meanings in English

¡Ay, Papantla, tus hijos vuelan! – Translations & Meanings in English

Definition - ¡Ay, Papantla, tus hijos vuelan! is a popular Mexican slang phrase that expresses surprise, admiration, astonishment or excitement about an object or situation. Even though this...

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