Mexico
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Mexico
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To be in the middle of nowhere, extremely far away. In Spain el quinto pino is the imaginary fifth pine tree at the edge of the world — if something is there, good luck getting to it.
Strength, energy, physical vigor. In Mexico and Central America someone with neque has raw power and endurance — they can outwork anyone and still have gas left in the tank.
Baby, infant — the tiniest member of the family. In Mexico chichi is a very tender, loving way to refer to a newborn or very young baby.
A lot, a ton, a huge quantity of something. In Mexico chorro is the go-to word when something is abundant — there's a chorro of food, a chorro of people, a chorro of problems.
To keep watch, act as a lookout, warn the group if someone is coming. In Mexico echar aguas is the essential role in any mischief — you're the one watching the door.