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Category: Mexican Slang

link to Cantón – Translation and Meaning in English

Cantón – Translation and Meaning in English

In Mexican slang, 'cantón' is a synonym of the word 'casa'. As a result, the English translation would be 'place' or 'house'. What does 'Cantón' mean? Translation #1: It's the Mexican slang...

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Compa – Translation and Meaning in English

'Compa' is a very popular slang word among Mexicans. Although it has two meanings, the most famous one is as a synonym of 'friend', 'buddy' or 'pal'. What does 'Compa' mean? Translation #1:...

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link to Pichar – Translation and Meaning in English

Pichar – Translation and Meaning in English

Sometimes you go out with your friends and you feel like paying what you all consume, as a result, in Mexico, we say 'Pichar'. We also use this slang word when we want to ask a person to pay/buy...

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Andar de Volada – Translation and Meaning in English

It's very likely that you have heard 'de volada' in different contexts. However, 'Andar de volada' or 'Andar de volado' express that a person is 'flirting'. What does ‘Andar de volada’...

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link to De Volada – Translation and Meaning in English

De Volada – Translation and Meaning in English

It's common to confuse or think that 'de volada' has something to do with planes and flying, in reality, Mexican people use it as a slang phrase to say 'quick' or 'fast'. What does ‘de...

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Chafa – Translation and Meaning in English

Mexican Spanish has a lot of slang words and 'Chafa' is one of the most common ones. Depending on the context, means that an object is pirated or that it has bad quality. Therefore, it can also be...

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