Mexico
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Mexico
All expressions
Something super cheap, a total bargain you found by pure luck. In Mexico, getting something 'a huevo' means it was practically free — so cheap it almost seems unreal.
A Mexican expression of surprise or disbelief, like a more emphatic 'whoa' or 'huh?' It pops out when something unexpected happens and catches you completely off guard.
A stray dog with no owner that roams the streets and survives however it can. In Central America and Mexico, 'chucho' is any street dog, usually skinny and friendly.
Woman, girlfriend, wife, or mom, depending on context. 'Mi vieja' can mean your partner or your mother — you know which one based on the situation without anyone needing to clarify.
A way to address someone, especially among Chicanos and Mexican Americans. It comes from Caló, the Chicano street dialect, and is used to call out to another guy. Depending on tone and context, it can be friendly and respectful or confrontational. It became iconic through Chicano culture and is widely recognized in movies, music, and street culture across the US and Mexico.