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A vague promise of time that has no actual hour or minute attached to it. Used in Mexico. "Al rato" sounds like it means "in a little while" but the clock is entirely open-ended: it could be fifteen minutes or three hours. Anyone who has waited for a Mexican friend to show up "al rato" has learned this lesson the hard way.
“He told me he'd be there al rato and it has already been three hours.”
“See you later, buddy, but bring something to snack on for the road.”
/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
In a bit, later, eventually, with no exact time in Mexico. It's that classic Mexican time promise where "al rato" could mean in ten minutes or three hours, nobody knows for sure.
“I'll swing by your place later.”
“I'll text you in a bit.”
/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Saying "later" or "in a bit" without any actual commitment to a time. In Mexico, "al rato" could mean 10 minutes or 3 days. Even the person who said it has no idea when they mean. The ultimate vague promise.
“Al rato te mando el archivo.”
“I'll send you the file later, I swear.”
“He said he'd be here "al rato" and it's already 11 PM.”
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/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
A vague promise of time that has no actual hour or minute attached to it. Used in Mexico. "Al rato" sounds like it means "in a little while" but the clock is entirely open-ended: it could be fifteen minutes or three hours. Anyone who has waited for a Mexican friend to show up "al rato" has learned this lesson the hard way.
“He told me he'd be there al rato and it has already been three hours.”
“See you later, buddy, but bring something to snack on for the road.”
/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
In a bit, later, eventually, with no exact time in Mexico. It's that classic Mexican time promise where "al rato" could mean in ten minutes or three hours, nobody knows for sure.
“I'll swing by your place later.”
“I'll text you in a bit.”
/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Saying "later" or "in a bit" without any actual commitment to a time. In Mexico, "al rato" could mean 10 minutes or 3 days. Even the person who said it has no idea when they mean. The ultimate vague promise.
“Al rato te mando el archivo.”
“I'll send you the file later, I swear.”
“He said he'd be here "al rato" and it's already 11 PM.”
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Palenque
A cockfighting arena or the main concert stage at a regional fair in Mexico. The palenque is the beating heart of action at Mexican ferias, whether you are watching roosters fight or catching a famous banda or norteño act. Both meanings carry the same rowdy, electric crowd energy.