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/Sounds like "KLEH" (as in "clerk") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

The short, casual Mexican slang for bicycle. The natural, no-frills word you hear in neighborhoods and barrios for the two-wheeled ride that is a daily fixture of life in working-class colonias.

Examples

Can I borrow your bike for a bit to run to the store?

I got a flat tire on my bike and had to walk back.

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Regional synonyms

A fermented corn drink with centuries of history in the Andes, one of the most important cultural symbols of the region. Chicha is not just a beverage: it has been offered at rituals, harvests, and festivals for thousands of years across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and its recipe varies by region and occasion.