A nonsense word used as filler or to describe something absurd, popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha in Spanish speaking countries. It comes from the viral YouTube series Skibidi Toilet and wormed its way into young people's vocabulary with no logical explanation whatsoever.

A little jolt of surprise, the kind you did not expect but it is not a big deal either. It comes out when something catches you off guard, half startled, half "you don't say." Very Mexican, very casual, zero drama.

In a bit, later, eventually, with no exact time in Mexico. It's that classic Mexican time promise where "al rato" could mean in ten minutes or three hours — nobody knows for sure.

An unpleasant person, a negative situation, or an attitude that ruins the mood. Mala onda is the opposite of buena onda and describes everything that brings you down.