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Mexico
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Cheap, tacky, or low class. In Mexico and Colombia, calling someone or something corriente is saying it lacks quality, taste, or refinement. It can refer to a person with no manners, a poorly made product, or anything that just screams "bargain bin." It's a solid insult when aimed at a person.
Someone who is slow to react or lets opportunities pass by because of indecision or cluelessness. In Mexican slang, a quedado is the person who doesn't pick up on hints, misses obvious flirting, or fails to act when the moment is right. Think of it as being oblivious or too hesitant when it matters.
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.