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Mexico
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A fake person who shows off things they don't have or exaggerates everything to impress others. In Mexican slang, faramalla also describes the whole act or spectacle someone puts on to get attention. If someone is pura faramalla, everything about them is smoke and mirrors.
Tough, intense, or someone who doesn't back down from anything. In Mexican slang, recio describes a person who is physically or emotionally resilient, the kind who takes a hit and doesn't flinch. It can also describe something that hits hard, like a strong drink or a heavy situation.
A fresh corn on the cob, typically eaten roasted or boiled from street carts, slathered in mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. It's the quintessential Mexican street food you'll find on every corner, and it always tastes better at night from a street vendor.
Fingir que no sabes o no te diste cuenta de algo para evitar responsabilidades. Es el arte mexicano de hacerse el desentendido, especialmente cuando te conviene no haber visto nada.
To show off your good looks, especially in photos or in person. In Mexican slang, tirar rostro literally means "to throw face" and it's what someone does when they know they look good and fully own it with confidence. Think of it as serving face or flexing your attractiveness.