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/Sounds like 'eh-STAHR tah-heh-el TO-peh'/

To be completely full, saturated, or at maximum capacity. This phrase is used to describe crowded places packed with people or individuals who have reached their limit.

Example

"The metro is packed to the brim at this hour."

"I ate until I couldn't anymore, I'm stuffed."

Regional synonyms:

Despedida casual mexicana que no necesariamente implica que se van a ver pronto ni que hay planes reales. Es más un 'bye' educado y amistoso que una promesa de reencuentro, nadie se lo toma literal.