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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "HEH" (as in "help") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A vulgar Mexican slang term for female genitalia. Strictly informal and crude. Worth knowing because "cajeta" also refers to a beloved Mexican caramel candy, which creates awkward moments if you use the wrong meaning in the wrong context.

Examples

Don't say cajeta at the family dinner, it's not going to go well for you.

They slipped that word into the movie and it caused a complete scandal.

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Bandera de Cuba
Bandera de Venezuela
Papaya

/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "HEH" (as in "help") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

Goat's milk caramel from Celaya, Guanajuato, with a richer, more intense flavor than regular dulce de leche. It's Mexico's version of caramel spread, and Mexicans defend it fiercely against all competitors.

Examples

The cajeta from Celaya is the best in the world.

Put some cajeta on the crepes and they'll be amazing.

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An ironic Spanish expression for something that arrived way too late to be of any use. Used when help, news, or action finally shows up long after it could have made a real difference. The full phrase is often "a buenas horas mangas verdes," referring to the green-sleeved officers who always showed up after the trouble was already over.