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/Sounds like "KWEH" (as in "quest") + "rohs" (as in "row") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

US dollars, a humorous Mexican expression for green bills, used especially along the border and among Mexican-Americans. The name literally means 'frog skins,' a playful nod to the color of American cash.

Examples

I'm spending nothing but dollars on this trip to the States.

Change these cueros de rana to pesos for me.

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.