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/Sounds like "kahn" (as in "car") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

A traditional Mexican bar where people drink, chat, and sometimes get free snacks with every round. The cantina is the working man's refuge and the temple of friendship.

Examples

Let's go grab some drinks at the cantina on the corner.

Neighborhood cantinas have the best stories.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Antro
Bandera de Venezuela
Taguara

A person who couldn't care less about anything, everything's whatever and they live with zero worries or responsibilities. In Mexico, being valemadrista is a whole lifestyle.