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/Sounds like "boos" (as in "boot") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "HAH" (as in "hard") + "leh" (as in "let")/

Meaning

To look for work or a job in Mexico. Someone "buscando jale" is out hunting for whoever will hire them to make a living.

Examples

I'm out looking for work because I lost my job last month.

If you hear of any openings let me know, I need income now.

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Regional synonyms

A Spanish exclamation of encouragement, surprise, or to signal that something is starting or wrapping up. The tone does all the work: a sharp "hala" can mean "come on, hurry up," an impressed "¡hala!" means "wow," and a drawn-out one can close a conversation entirely.