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/Sounds like "eh-CHAR-seh oon co-yo-TEE-toh". "Ech" (as in "echo") + "ar" (as in "are") + "seh" (as in "set") + "co" (as in "cocoa") + "yo" (as in "yo") + "tee" (as in "tee") + "toh" (as in "toe")/

To take a quick little nap, just a few minutes to recharge your energy. This is a cute Mexican expression that paints the image of curling up like a little coyote for a brief snooze before getting back to your day.

Example

"Voy a echarme un coyotito antes de salir. -> I'm gonna take a quick nap before heading out."

"Me eché un coyotito de 20 minutos y quedé como nuevo. -> I took a 20 minute nap and felt brand new."

Regional synonyms:

Antojitos

Bandera de México

Comida callejera mexicana en todas sus formas: tacos, quesadillas, tamales, tlacoyos, sopes. Los antojitos son el alma gastronómica de las calles de México.