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/Sounds like "kahm" (as in "car") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

A simple, unpretentious, easygoing person who makes everyone feel welcome. A campechano is the opposite of a snob, accessible, warm, and the kind of person you can talk to about anything without feeling judged.

Examples

The director is very approachable, you can speak to him directly.

I liked him right away, he's a very warm person.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Costa Rica
Zaguate

/Sounds like "kahm" (as in "car") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

A simple, unpretentious person who is easy to be around and treats everyone the same regardless of class or status. In Colombia and Venezuela someone campechano makes no distinctions between people.

Examples

The president was down to earth and ate with regular people.

What an unpretentious guy, you never see him acting superior.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Buen rollista

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A volcanic stone mortar used for grinding salsas, spices, and chilis in traditional Mexican cooking. Salsa made in a molcajete has a completely different and superior flavor to anything from a modern blender.