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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, something funny, amusing, or enjoyable that gives you a good laugh or a great time. Not to be confused with the standard Spanish meaning of "cured." In Mexican slang, curado is reserved for moments that crack you up or experiences that are genuinely fun.

Examples

Qué curado estuvo ayer, nos reímos un chingo.

Yesterday was so funny, we laughed the whole time.

¡Qué curado! Me contó un chiste buenísimo.

That's hilarious! He told me the best joke.

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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Drunk in Chile. Curado is the everyday Chilean word for someone who has had too many. The name comes from "curar," to cure or ferment, echoing homemade alcohol traditions. Not particularly vulgar, just a plain, casual way to describe someone who has had a few too many.

Examples

He showed up drunk to dinner and made a whole scene in front of everyone.

Two glasses and I was already done; I hadn't had a drink in a while.

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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Really funny, hilarious, something that genuinely makes you laugh out loud. In Costa Rica, when something is "curado" it means it is so comical you cannot help but crack up. Completely unrelated to the Chilean meaning of drunk.

Examples

That video is hilarious, I shared it with everyone at work!

That joke the principal told was so funny, the whole table was cracking up.

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In Spain, to act the fool, clown around, or behave in a silly and inappropriate way. Hacer el indio is playful buffoonery in casual use, though the expression carries dated connotations that many now prefer to avoid.