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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "kah" (as in "car")/
A young girl or teenager, the female form of "chamaco." In Mexico and Guatemala it can sound affectionate or mildly condescending depending on who says it and how. Calling a capable adult woman a chamaca in a professional setting can easily come off as dismissive.
“The young woman in the design department already handles the tool better than most senior staff.”
“They kept calling her "the girl" in the interview and she found it pretty condescending.”
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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "kah" (as in "car")/
A young girl or teenager, the female form of "chamaco." In Mexico and Guatemala it can sound affectionate or mildly condescending depending on who says it and how. Calling a capable adult woman a chamaca in a professional setting can easily come off as dismissive.
“The young woman in the design department already handles the tool better than most senior staff.”
“They kept calling her "the girl" in the interview and she found it pretty condescending.”
Apantallar
To impress or dazzle someone, whether with money, skills, looks, or knowledge. In Mexico, apantallar often has a slightly ironic edge: the person showing off is trying a little too hard to get that admiring reaction. Think flashy cars, name-dropping, or pulling out a fancy move at exactly the right moment.