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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "pah" (as in "park") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "mehn" (as in "met") + "TAHL" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

Mental confusion, a tangled mess in your head from overthinking something without reaching any conclusion. In Spain it's when you get twisted up in your own thoughts.

Examples

I've got an empanada mental about my ex situation, I don't know what to do.

Don't give yourself empanadas mentales, just talk to her already.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a very close, inseparable best friend, a more affectionate and intimate variant of "cuate." A cuatache is someone you have known forever, trust completely, and can count on for anything without question. The shared history is what makes the word carry weight.