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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "PAHL" (as in "park") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "rroh"/

Meaning

Something in terrible shape, awful quality, or completely unpleasant in Mexico. When something 'está pal perro' you're better off staying far away, whether it's food, a situation, or someone's mood.

Examples

The movie is pal perro.

The weather is pal perro, it hasn't stopped raining.

Word family

An extremely attractive person, the kind who makes heads turn. In Argentina and Uruguay, saying someone "está como un mango" means they are irresistibly good-looking, like the fruit at its ripest. Works for any gender and can be a direct compliment or a casual street remark.