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Add a word/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
Beer, the casual, friendly way to order a cold one in Mexico and Peru. 'Grabbing some chelas' is the default plan for any day of the week, especially Friday after work.
Examples
“Wanna grab some beers after work?”
“Bring some ice-cold chelas for the cookout.”
“We bought a case of chelas to watch the game.”
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/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "lah" (as in "lava")/
Meaning
Beer, the casual, friendly way to order a cold one in Mexico and Peru. 'Grabbing some chelas' is the default plan for any day of the week, especially Friday after work.
Examples
“Wanna grab some beers after work?”
“Bring some ice-cold chelas for the cookout.”
“We bought a case of chelas to watch the game.”
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En mi salsa
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To be in your element, doing what you do best and thoroughly enjoying it. When you are en tu salsa, everything flows naturally and effortlessly. Used across Spain and Latin America as the go-to phrase for someone who is completely in their zone.