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Mexican Slang for Tipping and Paying: Don't Get Lost at the Restaurant
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Meaning
To buy on credit, getting something now and promising to pay later. In Mexico and Latin America, 'fiado' is the informal credit system built on trust, the corner store owner who knows you can wait for your money at the end of the month. No paperwork, just a promise.
Examples
“They give me credit at the corner store, I've been going there for years.”
“Buy me a taco on credit, I'll pay you back tomorrow for sure.”
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/Sounds like "FYAH" + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
To buy on credit, getting something now and promising to pay later. In Mexico and Latin America, 'fiado' is the informal credit system built on trust, the corner store owner who knows you can wait for your money at the end of the month. No paperwork, just a promise.
Examples
“They give me credit at the corner store, I've been going there for years.”
“Buy me a taco on credit, I'll pay you back tomorrow for sure.”
Regional synonyms
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