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A Mexican expression that can mean hurry up, okay, alright, or go ahead depending on context and tone. One of the most versatile words in Mexican Spanish, 'ándale' can accelerate the pace, close an agreement, or send someone off — all in two syllables.
Nobody is a gold coin — meaning you can't expect to be liked by everyone, and that's perfectly fine. The saying is both a reality check and a comfort for those obsessing over what people think.
To buy on credit, getting something now and promising to pay later. In Mexico and Latin America, 'fiado' is the informal credit system built on trust — the corner store owner who knows you can wait for your money at the end of the month. No paperwork, just a promise.
A person who dresses sloppily, looks unkempt, or clearly doesn't put any effort into their appearance. In Mexico, 'malafacha' is the word for someone who shows up wrinkled, mismatched, or basically like they got dressed in the dark. Not violent, but not flattering.
Extreme laziness — the heavy, immovable fatigue that won't let you do anything. In Mexico, 'güeva' is that specific gravitational pull toward doing absolutely nothing. It's not tiredness, it's a total body veto of any productive activity whatsoever.