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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "NYOHN" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

Something difficult, tough, or impressive. In Mexico, 'está cañón' is a wildcard that can be positive (really good) or negative (really complicated) depending on tone.

Examples

The exam is cañón, better study hard.

The party was cañón, we didn't stop dancing.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "kah" (as in "car") + "NYOHN" (as in "onion")/

Meaning

In Spain, to look extremely attractive or hot, physically speaking. A very common casual compliment among young people.

Examples

You look cañón in that dress.

Since he started going to the gym he's totally cañón.

Regional synonyms

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A Guatemalan vocative for calling out to a group, equivalent to "everyone," "hey all," "guys." Comes from "muchachada" shortened in fast Chapín speech. "¡Muchá, vengan a comer!" means everyone, come eat. Used in family gatherings, with friends, in informal contexts. An unmistakable marker of Guatemalan Spanish: no other country uses it with that naturalness and affectionate tone.