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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "AH" (as in "art") + "pehr" (as in "pet") + "DEHR" (as in "debt")/
To ruin something that was working fine, whether food that spoils, a plan that falls apart, or a relationship that gets damaged beyond easy repair. What gets "echado a perder" does not have a simple fix anymore. Used widely across Mexico and Central America.
“You ruined the surprise by telling him before the right moment.”
“The food spoiled because they left it out of the fridge all night.”
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To ruin something that was working fine, whether food that spoils, a plan that falls apart, or a relationship that gets damaged beyond easy repair. What gets "echado a perder" does not have a simple fix anymore. Used widely across Mexico and Central America.
“You ruined the surprise by telling him before the right moment.”
“The food spoiled because they left it out of the fridge all night.”
Watcha
A Chicano imperative meaning "look at this" or "pay attention right now." Comes from English "watch" adapted into Chicano Spanish phonetics. Used when you need someone to turn and look immediately, whether you are pointing something out, giving a warning, or a heads-up.