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Ese
/Sounds like "EH" (as in "egg") + "seh" (as in "set")/
Meaning
A way to address another man, especially in Chicano and Mexican American communities. It comes from Caló, the Chicano street dialect, and can be used to greet a friend or signal confrontation depending entirely on tone and context. "Ese" became iconic through Chicano culture and is widely recognized in music, film, and street life across the US Southwest and Mexico.
Examples
“Hey ese, what is going on with you?”
“That guy is my ese from middle school, I have known him practically my whole life.”
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Ese
/Sounds like "EH" (as in "egg") + "seh" (as in "set")/
Meaning
A way to address another man, especially in Chicano and Mexican American communities. It comes from Caló, the Chicano street dialect, and can be used to greet a friend or signal confrontation depending entirely on tone and context. "Ese" became iconic through Chicano culture and is widely recognized in music, film, and street life across the US Southwest and Mexico.
Examples
“Hey ese, what is going on with you?”
“That guy is my ese from middle school, I have known him practically my whole life.”
Regional synonyms
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Ladrón
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Standard Spanish for a thief or robber, used across the entire Spanish-speaking world in both formal and casual situations. Mexico has more colorful street terms like "ratero" or "chorro," but ladrón is the word you actually shout when someone grabs your phone and runs.