Definition - In some Latin American countries, chela is a slang word that means ‘beer’. Additionally, in Spanish, Chela is a nickname to call women whose name is either Marcela or...
Category: Mexico
Definition - Ni modo is a slang phrase that expresses that someone cannot do something about a situation because it cannot be fixed. Depending on the context, ‘ni modo’ expresses passivity,...
Definition - Pena ajena is used to express that someone feels embarrassed by other people’s actions or behavior. Although it doesn’t have a direct translation, ‘pena ajena’ could be...
Definition - Me choca is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that a certain situation, activity or behavior annoys us. It can also be used to express that we don’t like or can’t...
Definition - Ya mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that we’re close to finishing something or express that we’re about to start doing something. It’s also used to express...
Definition - El mero mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use as a synonym of ‘ big boss’. As a result, it could be translated as ‘head honcho’ or ‘top dog’. Additionally, this...