‘Qué oso’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘qué oso’ literally translates as ‘what (a) bear’, and it’s an EXTREMELY common expression in Mexico used to express embarrassment or awkwardness. But what ON EARTH does …
‘Carnal’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
Did you just get called ‘carnal’ by your Mexican pal and had literally no idea what they were talking about? Well, a quick search in a Spanish dictionary will probably …
‘Qué padre’ – Meaning in Mexican Spanish
Picture this: you’re telling your Mexican pal all about your trip to Peru. He replies with an excited ‘¡qué padre!’ … and, well, your Spanish is pretty good, so you’re …
‘Ni modo’ – Meaning / In English
In short – ‘ni modo’ is a colloquial expression used to express resignation, indifference AND disappointment in Mexico and Central America … but did you know that it can also …
‘Pedo’ in Mexican Slang: Everything You Need to Know
‘Pedo’ is a Spanish word derived from the Latin ‘peditum’ which – in simple terms (I mean, why beat around the bush?) – means ‘fart’. But if you visit Mexico, …
‘Chafa’ – Meaning / In English
Picture this: you’re in Mexico and you and your friend are dying to see your favorite band in concert. Tickets go on sale, but when you finally manage to log …