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Add a word/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "boh" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
In Mexico, 'chavo' refers to a young boy or young man, with the term often used to describe someone of any age, rather than a specific age range. It is a colloquial and informal way to address or refer to a young male.
Examples
“The young man who works at the corner pharmacy is a chavo.”
“Today's youth are glued to their cellphones.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "boh" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
A young person, kid, or teenager in Mexico. It's the most universal way to refer to someone young, whether they're a child, adolescent, or young adult.
Examples
“Kids these days are glued to their phones.”
“He's a good kid, always has a great attitude.”
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/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "boh" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
In Mexico, 'chavo' refers to a young boy or young man, with the term often used to describe someone of any age, rather than a specific age range. It is a colloquial and informal way to address or refer to a young male.
Examples
“The young man who works at the corner pharmacy is a chavo.”
“Today's youth are glued to their cellphones.”
Regional synonyms
/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "boh" (as in "boat")/
Meaning
A young person, kid, or teenager in Mexico. It's the most universal way to refer to someone young, whether they're a child, adolescent, or young adult.
Examples
“Kids these days are glued to their phones.”
“He's a good kid, always has a great attitude.”
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Tremenda jugada
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A brilliant or sneaky move that nobody saw coming. In the Caribbean, "tremenda jugada" can mean an impressive play you have to admire, or a total backstab that blindsided you. Which one it is depends entirely on which side of the move you're on.