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Add a word/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/
Meaning
Something dangerous, sketchy, or in a very bad state. In Spain, 'chungo' covers anything with bad vibes, a neighborhood that feels unsafe, a health situation that looks serious, a person whose intentions seem off. When something's chungo, proceed with caution.
Examples
“That neighborhood is sketchy, I don't like going there at night.”
“His health situation looks pretty bad, he needs a doctor.”
Word family
/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/
Meaning
Bad, sketchy, complicated, or of questionable quality in Spain. A super versatile word that describes tough situations, things in rough shape, or people you probably shouldn't trust.
Examples
“The situation is chungo with the economy.”
“That neighborhood is pretty chungo at night.”
“I'm feeling chungo, I think I'm coming down with something.”
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/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/
Meaning
Something dangerous, sketchy, or in a very bad state. In Spain, 'chungo' covers anything with bad vibes, a neighborhood that feels unsafe, a health situation that looks serious, a person whose intentions seem off. When something's chungo, proceed with caution.
Examples
“That neighborhood is sketchy, I don't like going there at night.”
“His health situation looks pretty bad, he needs a doctor.”
Word family
/Sounds like "CHOON" (as in "choose") + "goh" (as in "go")/
Meaning
Bad, sketchy, complicated, or of questionable quality in Spain. A super versatile word that describes tough situations, things in rough shape, or people you probably shouldn't trust.
Examples
“The situation is chungo with the economy.”
“That neighborhood is pretty chungo at night.”
“I'm feeling chungo, I think I'm coming down with something.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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