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/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "AH" (as in "art") + "nee" (as in "knee") + "mahs" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

To be elusive, impossible to track down, or just mysteriously absent, appearing and vanishing like a wandering soul. In Mexico, someone who is "andando de animas" is the person nobody can locate, who dodges calls and shows up only when they feel like it.

Examples

That guy has been totally MIA, nobody knows where he is.

Why have you been so hard to find? You have not shown up in weeks.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "AH" (as in "art") + "nee" (as in "knee") + "mahs" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to be mixed up in shady, dangerous, or legally questionable situations. Said about someone who is running with the wrong crowd or getting involved in dark dealings they probably should not be touching.

Examples

Andas de ánimas con esos negocios turbios, ten cuidado.

You are getting mixed up in some shady business, be careful.

Desde que se juntó con esa banda anda de ánimas.

Ever since he started hanging out with that crew, he has been into some dark stuff.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia
Malandrear

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Butt or booty in Mexico, a somewhat childish, innocent term used with kids and adults alike. It's the most fun, non-vulgar way to refer to someone's backside.