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How to Make Mexican Friends at the World Cup: Slang That Opens Doors
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Add a word/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "dah" (as in "dart")/
Meaning
A fellow fighter, trusted companion, or old friend you share struggles, ideals, or simply everyday life with. In Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba the word carries a quiet sense of loyalty and shared history, sounding more weighty than everyday slang for "friend."
Examples
“That is my lifelong friend, we go all the way back to elementary school.”
“The comrades showed up to show support from early on.”
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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "dah" (as in "dart")/
Meaning
A fellow fighter, trusted companion, or old friend you share struggles, ideals, or simply everyday life with. In Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba the word carries a quiet sense of loyalty and shared history, sounding more weighty than everyday slang for "friend."
Examples
“That is my lifelong friend, we go all the way back to elementary school.”
“The comrades showed up to show support from early on.”
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Patas negras
The person someone cheats with behind their partner's back, the secret lover. In Chile, "patas negras" (black paws) is the vivid name for the affair partner, implying someone who sneaks in dirty and leaves marks where they should not be.